Corporate Category Planner (12-month Contract)

Job summary

The Corporate Category Planner is responsible for producing capacity plans, managing inventory levels, and analyzing supply constraints to meet production requirements. They will also communicate operational impacts to manufacturing facilities and monitor key performance indicators to ensure service levels.

Job details

What We Offer: Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to: * Product purchase program * Opportunities to take part in job related training and development * Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies * Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable) RESPONSIBILITIES Capacity Plan: * Produce and provide to the sites weekly & monthly production requirements * Provide scenarios to the business to mitigate supply demand constraints * Provide sourcing analysis due to manufacturing changes/trim optimization * Effectively evaluate sourcing constraints based on paper grade, basis weight and family Inventory Management: * Review weekly current and projected inventory levels to target * Adjust safety stock and cycle stock levels per the established process * Report excess, aged & obsolete inventory levels * Develop inventory build / warehousing impacts Operational / Short Term Planning: * Communicate capacity plans and operational impacts to the manufacturing facility. * Manage planning scenarios to address capacity constraints. Daily Management: * Respond to reporting queries * Request prioritization (Appian) for item set up and sales direction in capacity constraints * Monitor weekly Key Performance Indicators * Maintain JD Edwards item status * Ensure service levels * Process Production schedules charges / demand change request * Ensure check inventory availability for order QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field, APICS (CPIM) certification (or in progress), or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent time management and organizational abilities * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while effectively managing day-to-day priorities * Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At Irving Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people. We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.

What you’ll do

The Corporate Category Planner is responsible for producing capacity plans, managing inventory levels, and analyzing supply constraints to meet production requirements. They will also communicate operational impacts to manufacturing facilities and monitor key performance indicators to ensure service levels.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field, with APICS (CPIM) certification being preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel, and strong analytical and organizational skills are required.

Benefits

• Product purchase program
• Job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities
• Hybrid flexible work options

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Capacity planning
• Inventory management
• Supply chain analysis
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Communication
• JD Edwards
• Production scheduling
• KPI monitoring
• Analytical skills
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Supply Chain
• Organizational Skills
• Appian (Software)
• Planning
• Management
• Capacity Planning
• Certified in Planning and Inventory Management
• Change Requests
• Training And Development
• Sales
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Supply And Demand
• Microsoft Office
• Purchasing
• Safety Stock
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Category Planner
• Supply Planner
• Buyers
• Logisticians

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