Supply Planner

**JOB TITLE: Supply Planner**

**Job Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Within S&OP process, lead monthly Supply Review for the country, providing required input information, highlighting potential risks and opportunities, and implementing agreed upon actions.
- Develop supply plans and schedules to meet demand requirements while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
- Collaborate closely with the Demand Planner and Contract Manufacturing manager to understand customer demand and forecast variability.
- Coordinate with the procurement department to ensure the availability of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging supplies for timely production.
- Monitor inventory levels of finished goods, raw materials, and packaging materials to prevent stockouts or excess inventory by region.
- Analyze production data, performance metrics, and production reports to identify areas for improvement, such as reducing lead times, increasing production efficiency, and minimizing waste.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including production, logistics, and quality assurance teams, to coordinate activities and resolve any supply-related issues.
- Conduct regular meetings with cross-functional teams to communicate production plans, discuss challenges, and provide updates on production progress.
- Anticipate and resolve any production-related issues, such as equipment breakdowns, quality deviations, or material shortages, in a timely manner to minimize disruptions.
- Implement and maintain production planning software or tools to streamline the planning process and improve accuracy.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in brewery production planning and management.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, supply chain management, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Previous experience an asset in production planning or scheduling, preferably in a brewery, beverage, or multi-stage manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in using production planning software or tools and excel
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Join our team as a Supply Planner and play a vital role in maintaining a reliable and efficient supply chain. Your expertise in supply planning and inventory management will contribute to our success in meeting customer demands, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring operational efficiency. Join our team as a Supply Planner and play a vital role in maintaining a reliable and efficient supply chain. Your expertise in supply planning and inventory management will contribute to our success in meeting customer demands, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring operational efficiency.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person