Planning Manager

17 hours ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Polytainers Full time
Job Title: Planning Manager

Polymers and Packaging Solutions

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Manager to join our team at Polytainers. As a key member of our Operations Leadership team, you will be responsible for leading our Planning function across the US and Canada, driving business growth, and optimizing our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute demand, supply, and scheduling processes to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability.
  • Lead the development and implementation of our S&OP process to drive business planning and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on solutions to meet external customer needs and achieve internal business objectives.
  • Implement advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy and drive business insights.
  • Manage short, medium, and long-term capacity plans to determine inventory, sourcing, and intercompany strategy by facility.
  • Develop capacity plans and recommend CAPEX required to ensure service, growth, and cost objectives are met in annual budgeting processes.
  • Establish inventory optimization strategies and monitor inventory levels for WIP and FG stock to minimize carrying costs, mitigate obsolescence, and ensure product availability.
  • Optimize production schedules to drive manufacturing efficiency and customer service.
  • Foster close relationships with associated departments (Procurement, CS, Sales, Quality, Operations, and Finance) and represent the Planning function at key business meetings.
Requirements:
  • BS/BA degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Planning, Forecasting, Scheduling, and/or S&OP in a fast-paced, high-volume, Lean Manufacturing environment.
  • Strong PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and MRP/ERP systems.
  • Proven track record working with people and problem resolution, with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • APICS or other related certifications would be an asset.
Core Competencies:
  • Agile, proactive, and results-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and people management skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement solutions at a tactical level.
  • Effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Consistently uses good judgment while decision-making, analyzes problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions.
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results.
  • Strong project management mindset and discipline.
  • Maintain an effective relationship with internal and external customers by meeting expectations, gaining trust, and respect, and upholding a customer-focused culture.
  • Proven track record in leading change.

Polymers and Packaging Solutions is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcome applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.


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