Supply Planner
$65,000–$85,000 year
HybridVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Manage and execute a 12-month rolling supply plan and Ending Inventory/Weeks on Hand model to support monthly inventory and service-level targets by SKU. Utilize capacity-analysis tools to monitor production capability, identify constraints, and escalate risks with recommendations to optimize external manufacturing workflows. Manage the purchase-order lifecycle for assigned manufacturers, ensuring timely escalation of delivery or production risks. Provide analytical support for new product launches, promotions, inventory levels, and production-schedule adherence while maintaining master-data integrity. Monitor co-manufacturer outputs and network inventories to ensure supply stability, manage aging and excess stock, and partner with Logistics and Order Management on inventory allocation. Generate key supply-chain reports, conduct monthly co-manufacturer performance reviews, and contribute to process optimization initiatives. This role reports to the Director, Supply Chain Operations in a hybrid Vancouver, BC setting with core hours of 9 a.m.–3 p.m. PST.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in inventory management or production/supply planning
- Strong understanding of production planning, MRP, inventory optimization, capacity planning, safety stock, lead times, production scheduling, and supply-planning best practices
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience using ERP systems
- Proven background in physical and system inventory reconciliations
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances, identify root causes, and translate data into practical recommendations
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple planning priorities and data requests
- Able to work autonomously within established processes, exercise sound judgment, and deliver accurate results under deadlines
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated and comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Desire to live and breathe our core values, be fired up by our #kicksugar mission, and have fun
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application
Desired Qualifications
- Food CPG experience
- APICS/CPIM designation
- Experience working with external manufacturing networks
- NetSuite experience
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