Supply Chain Strategic Planner

About Us

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's, Villaggio, POM, Bon Matin, Stonemill, Natural Bakery, Takis, Thomas', Little Bites, Vachon, Hostess and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we're more than just a bakery - we're a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we're looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative planner to drive the development and execution of the long-term supply plan across Bimbo Canadas national bakery operations. This role is critical in aligning supply capabilities with business growth, operational realities, and strategic initiatives. In the Strategic Planning role you will serve as a contributor to Bimbo Canadas Integrated Business Planning process, ensuring robust planning, cross-functional alignment, and proactive risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

Long-Term Supply Planning:

• Develop and maintain a rolling 12-18 month supply plan that aligns with business growth, capacity, and investment strategies.
• Integrate demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and capital project timelines into a cohesive national supply strategy.
• Identify and model scenarios to support strategic decision-making and contingency planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with bakery operations, engineering, maintenance, and commercial teams to gather input on performance, upcoming repairs, and capital projects that may impact supply.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to ensure alignment between supply capabilities and commercial plans.
• Act as a liaison between national and regional teams to ensure consistent planning standards and visibility.

S&OP Leadership:

• Collaborate on Integrated Business Planning process, ensuring timely and accurate inputs, scenario planning, and alignment with demand and financial modules.
• Present supply planning insights and recommendations to senior leadership during S&OP meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply planning processes, tools, and governance.

Strategic Projects & Analytics:

• Support strategic initiatives such as network optimization, automation, and digital enablement.
• Provide analytical support for investment decisions, capacity expansion, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor key supply metrics and develop dashboards to track performance against plan.
• Play a key role in:
• New product supply execution and planning
• Weather, Labor, and other situational contingency planning, including the collaboration on SKU qualification.
• Maintenance planning
• Seasonal supply build
• Master the understanding of Bimbo Canadas supply network including production constraints such as allergens, trays, equipment and capabilities, etc.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, operations, or strategic planning within manufacturing or CPG.
• Strong understanding of S&OP processes, supply chain analytics, and capacity planning.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, experience in Oracle Cloud a plus.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities within our organization.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That's the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada's Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR) This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.