Manager, Supply Planning

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

Saputo is seeking a Manager, Supply Planning, for an existing opportunity within our organization. This role will oversee the planning functions for several of our Canadian Divisions, manufacturing facilities.  It is an exciting role with great challenges.  In an environment that is constantly changing, we need to anticipate and adapt, while working hand in hand with our cross functional partners. The successful candidate will ensure our customers are satisfied and our obsolescence is minimized.  We are looking for an individual who can face challenges ‘head on’ and learn from them to make the necessary adjustments to improve the business moving forward. 

Salary: From $92 795 to $121 795

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families 
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Manage, coach and develop supply planning team members to meet goals and objectives
• Manage KPIs; Including but not limited to; safety stock parameters, fill rates, disposals, inventory turns
• Oversee inventory strategies across all sources of product. Demonstrate a strong understanding of source production capabilities and capacities; shelf life and seasonality; transportation schedules & line utilization
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments: Operations, Warehousing, Transportation, Sales, Customer Service, Quality Assurance and Integrated Business Planning
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the dairy industry and business environment (markets, competitors, etc.) and its implications on Saputo

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or work equivalent required
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position, CPG experience is an asset
• Excellent project management skills, analytical and data management skills
• Familiarity with demand/supply planning concepts and software, SAP experience is an asset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Excel
• Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.  

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.  

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications. 

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.    

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