Overview:

At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive.

We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do.

At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hard working, and kind-hearted people out there.

The impact you'll make:

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Planning, the Senior Planning Manager’s primary responsibility is management of the Planning and Supply processes that supports the company’s sales goals while minimizing stock outs and excess inventory for all product categories. The Manager will also take the lead on developing the right tools and processes to support excellence in Planning and Supply.

All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Saje’s culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers.

What you'll do:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the development and execution of demand forecasts using current and historical sales data, market intelligence, and cross-functional inputs.
• Align demand planning with business objectives, sales targets, and financial goals.
• Along with the Director, Supply Chain Planning, drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure alignment across sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

Supply Planning & Inventory Management

• Oversee supply planning to ensure optimal inventory levels across the supply chain.
• Balance supply and demand to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with procurement and co-manufacturing to ensure capacity planning and material availability.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to gather insights and improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to review forecast performance, supply constraints, and mitigation plans.
  Technology, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
• Develop and monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and supply chain costs.
• Identify root causes of forecast errors and supply imbalances; implement corrective actions.
• Work with IT team to develop and refine Power BI reporting tools
• Optimize team use of advanced planning tools (Netstock)
• Ensure data integrity and leverage analytics for decision-making.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of demand and supply planners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Develop talent through coaching, training, and performance management.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum 5 years prior experience in a similar planning role.
• Previous leadership experience
• Strong understanding of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes.
• Experience with forecasting methodologies, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modeling, etc.).
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Demand & Supply Planning tools and using ERP systems
• Ability to take on new challenges and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills
• Ability to take initiative and exercise judgment

Why Saje?

Here at Saje, we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make, so we want to be sure you're supported to do your best work.

The compensation range on average for this position is from $120,000 - 130,000 annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

In addition to your base, we offer:

• Annual bonus program

• A hybrid way of working

• Flexible work hours based on business needs

• Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health

• Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision and dental packages

• Paid sick days

• Generous product discount

• Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family

• GRSP programs

• Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging

• Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Join our team!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply in the link below. Not sure you're 100% the right fit? We encourage you to apply even if you don't have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success, learning and development support, and help you to integrate seamlessly.

Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, and we believe the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people. We offer reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are supported while working at Saje.