Production Planner - Mississauga - Trophy Foods Inc.

Description

Are you ready to make a real impact and grow your career in an industry that nourishes the nation? Join us at Trophy Foods Inc. in Mississauga, ON, where exciting opportunities await you Whether you're looking to launch your career or take it to the next level, we offer the perfect platform to thrive in the dynamic world of food manufacturing.

At Trophy Foods, we don't just make snacks — we craft quality products that people across the country love. From sourcing the finest ingredients to producing and packaging private label nuts, seeds, dried fruit, mixes, and confections, our team plays a key role in delivering delicious, healthy snacks to households nationwide. With our products featured in grocery stores, clubs, and mass channels, you'll feel a sense of pride knowing the snacks you helped create are enjoyed coast-to-coast.

Now's the time to be part of our growth and success Ready to start or accelerate your journey with us? Come be part of something bigger at Trophy Foods

We are looking for a Production Planner (1-Year Contract) to join our dynamic team at Trophy Foods. This position is for an existing vacancy and offers the opportunity to:

• Contribute to our mission of inspiring, creating, and delivering high-quality snacks with exceptional service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction are met.
• Uphold Trophy's strong commitment to caring for customers, our community, and the environment.

Overview:

The Production Planner is responsible for assuring continuity of supply for Finished Goods and/or Processed Materials (WIP) to support target inventory levels and/or production requirements.

Achieving target inventory availability will require this role to work collaboratively with other peers such as Demand Planners, Production Planners, Material Planners, and Schedulers to ensure plans are executed in a timely and efficient manner.

The incumbent will also work closely with Operations to ensure system parameters and master production schedules take into consideration equipment and resource constraints (as defined by Plant Management).

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor, plan, and execute work orders in order to maintain a rolling master production schedule.
• Execute a rough cut capacity analysis on the plan. Proactively identifying where constraints exist and develop mitigation plans in collaboration with Operations.
• Validate material availability with material planners, assuring continuous supply of materials to meet master production schedule. Where shortages are anticipated, modify the plan accordingly.
• Monitor, plan, and execute stock transfers to secondary warehouses, ensuring target service levels are achieved while operating within inventory budgets.
• Proactively identify and coordinate a response to significant demand changes/ Finished Goods shortages/overages so as to protect service levels while minimizing obsolescence.
• Manage target stocking levels on assigned items to assure target service level is achieved while operating within category budgets.
• Proactively communicate identified replenishment delays to internal stakeholders – mitigating where possible.
• Support the maintenance of relevant ERP attributes to reflect current planning practices, sourcing arrangements, and capacity parameters.
• Execute monthly reporting requirements as required (i.e. plan attainment, Inventory turns and/or weeks of coverage, etc.).
• Active participation in weekly cross-functional planning meetings.
• Other duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required.

Experience, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements:

• College/university diploma with a minimum of 5 years' experience – ideally in the field of Supply Chain Management.
• APIC Qualifications – Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.
• Prior experience conducting planning activities through the use of a Tier 1 ERP - direct experience with JD Edwards an asset.
• Experience working as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
• Driven and motivated by continuous improvement.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel in particular.

Apply today and help us create snacks that bring joy and togetherness to our customers and consumers

Trophy Foods is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. Trophy Foods Inc. provides equal opportunities in employment, promotions, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, caste, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, or any other characteristics protected by the applicable Federal and Provincial laws.

We may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of our recruitment process. These tools support administrative and screening functions and do not replace human decision-making. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Trophy Foods has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities.