Supply Chain Planner - Calgary, Canada - Bimbo Canada

Bimbo Canada

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Supply Chain Planner
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Employment Type:
Contract

Location:
CALGARY,AB

_Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster's, Villaggio, POM, Bon Matin, Ben's, Stonemill, McGavins, Oroweat, Vachon and Takis. The company operates 17 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating 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. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products._

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Planner ensures optimum inventory levels, fill rates and production lean targets are achieved to meet customer needs for their specific plant location by creating an optimized bake plans.

The individual must be able to work independently and act as a leader and a member of a team to deliver products to our customers in the most sustainable and profitable way.

This individual will require strong organizational, communication and influencing skills. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RM1

Key Responsibilities:

Create and update the Daily Bake Plans, in the most costefficient manner, while ensuring schedules are optimized by correctly sequencing the schedule to meet all deadlines and overall company objectives.
Update all Planning tools as required for new products, discontinued products, and supply network changes.
Run DRP, and create appropriate ISOs and deliveries, for all outbound.
Regularly visit the production floor to collect information such as shortages and feedback from the team.
Participate in cost reduction initiatives and plant projects (Sales Waste, War on Waste, SKU Rat).
Maintain a constructive and highperformance team environment through excellent interpersonal team building skills, open communication, encouraging input and constructive feedback.
Work with Product Development Team to support PDP initiatives.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams in Logistics, Marketing, Sales, Operations and Finance as required.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Business or related field.
APICS CPIM/CSCP certification an asset.
23 years in a similar Manufacturing Planning role.
Professional presentation: written and oral communications, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
Strong computer skills: competent with MS Office (Excel) and Oracle.
High standards of integrity, energy level, and selfmotivation.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and project management skills financial/accounting experience an asset.
Strong customer focus and conflict management skills
Solid change management and influencing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong problem solving, prioritization, and organization skills with the ability to multitask and balance priorities.
Ability to adapt to an everchanging and fastpaced environment.
Worked effectively on a virtual team environment.
Maintained costs and service levels at or below budget expectations.
Has experience with MRP/MPS/DRP concepts and practices.
Demonstrated leadership and accountability.

Working Conditions:

Sunday
Thursday 9am to 5pm, shifts may change for business needs.
Based in Calgary (possibility to work remote).

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law**.