- Maintain effective, optimal and up-to-date Materials Supply Plan for the assigned portfolio
- Formulate buying strategy and optimize number of purchases & deliveries to minimize standard cost variances and warehouse space utilization
- Define and maintain planning parameters and Master Data on SKU level, including safety stock and inventory coverage targets
- Partner with Co-pack, Intercompany Supply, Retail and Marketing to gather insights and make appropriate purchasing & scheduling decisions
- Create and manage purchase orders for materials using JDE and SAP/IBP. Assist Finance with invoice reconciliation when required
- Assess the impact of demand changes or significant consumption variances in co-pack and recommend/implement appropriate revisions to the Supply Plan
- Timely identify (potential) materials shortages and escalate to resolve as quickly and efficiently as possible
- Build collaborative relationships with suppliers to timely identify and mitigate supply risks: inventory availability, schedule changes and capacity constraints
- Maintain and analyze vendors' scorecards. Spearhead performance improvement initiatives
- Report materials with quality issues to suppliers and lead Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process
- Support the product life cycle process by cooperating with various cross-functional stakeholders on new product launches, line extensions, product discontinuations, etc.
- Identify potential excess inventory and lead risk mitigation activities. Manage monthly material disposal process
- Actively participate in Budget process
- Utilize systems (Cognos, DAS, etc.) to create and analyze KPI reports. Perform root cause analysis and devise action plans to improve metrics
- Act as a back-up to the Co-pack Planner
- Drive supply chain efficiency through Continuous Improvement of materials planning processes, systems, and tools
- Post-secondary education in Business/Supply Chain or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning. Materials Planning experience preferred
- Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and make decisions based on available information
- JDE or any other ERP system experience is required
- SAP/IBP experience is an asset
- High-level proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
- Drive for achieving and surpassing targets. Passion and commitment to Continuous Improvement
- Strong Communication and Collaboration skills
- Ability to effectively present and communicate at various levels of the organization
Materials Planner - Toronto, Canada - Lindt & Sprungli
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and keen individual to fill a Material Planner position for a 12 month contract. Reporting to the Manager, Supply Planning, the Materials Planner is responsible for planning and purchasing of materials to support Co-pack operation, Field Sales Merchandizing, E-shop and Lindt Retail Stores requirements by developing highly optimized plans that improve service level, optimize costs, and enable the organization to deliver its objectives.
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Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.
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