At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Overview of the Role Saputo is seeking a Supply Planner, for an existing opportunity within our organization. This position will ensure availability of manufactured & procured products into Regional Distribution Centers to satisfy regional customer requirements. Working within the Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) group, the position is accountable to use a companywide integrated plant scheduling and procurement tool to provide production planning, finished goods procurement, and materials coordination services. Position will involve managing inventory and plant scheduling functions remotely and therefore must have demonstrated understanding of procurement and supply chain principles. A highly interactive role in the organization, requiring effective facilitation of inter-department, analysis and problem solving within the Saputo supply chain. How you will make contributions that matter: Ensure the Distribution Center(s) have the Right Product, in the Right Quantity, at the Right Time. Maintain on-going and effective working relationships with local/regional management (Production, Warehouse & Delivery, Sales, Forecasting, Customer) and SCO group. Monitor the inventories of all finished goods, ingredients and packaging materials, and continuously replenish them to the optimal levels. Maintain and manage the relationships with National purchasing group, and all suppliers of ingredients and packaging materials. Provide production schedules/orders to the plant, monitor production order fulfillment, and act accordingly with the plant to maintain the fulfillment at the acceptable level. Work with National Transport group to assist coordination of interbranch movement of finished goods. Coordinate ordering and stock levels during product introductions/de-listing to minimize shortages/disposals. Identify shortages-disposals -product supply issues in a timely manner Analyze continuously and implement improvement in local supply chain to reduce cost, improve service. Participate in interdepartmental projects Other duties as assigned. You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications: University degree in Supply Chain or a related field, an asset 1 to 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Inventory Management, experience in the food industry, an asset SAP experience would be an asset Proficiency with Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint) Strong verbal and written communication skills Proven team player, with strong interpersonal skills Demonstrate the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment Demonstrate track record of effective problem solving and decision making Bilingual (French and English) both written and spoken would be an asset We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering : Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance Group retirement plan with employer contribution Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match Paid Parental Leave program Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA Training and development programs Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs Organized activities for employees and their families Advantageous discounts on Saputo products Salary: $68 630 - $ 90 080 *Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training. All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications. In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. 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The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. 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