Job Posting:
Summary:
The functional reporting for the Materials Planner role will be to Supply Planning Manager. The bakery crew e.g. receivers, cycle counters and line shippers who will be supporting the activities below will be providing support to this position for their portion of responsibilities laid out below.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Planning and replenishing central ingredients and packaging items on a weekly basis using planning tool/SAP MRP.
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Create Purchase orders with the suppliers and monitor weekly Purchase orders which are due for delivery.
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Maintain optimal inventory levels for all raw materials managed centrally and maintain and balance of inventory in the bakery network.
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Weekly reviewing the inventory reconciliations between SAP IM and EWM systems to maintain inventory accuracy.
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Generate weekly shelf-life report and work with quality team for shelf-life extension for ingredients to minimize write offs.
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Develop processes to improve inventory accuracy for all centrally stored raw materials.
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Work with PLM and bakeries for the new project launches and ensure timely placement of Pos to the suppliers ensuring inventory availability throughout the network.
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Evaluate risk based on the forecast and other factors concerning risk to supply market.
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Understand, identify, and root cause KPI misses for opportunities to improve trends.
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Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential buyers and suppliers to the organization along with maintaining supplier score cards and having discussions with suppliers on service levels periodically.
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Work with transportation team to plan delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact suppliers to resolve problems.
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Drive to improve and develop processes/tools that contribute and/or act as multipliers to overall WB business health.
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Vacation coverage activities including responsibilities from other team members.
Required Experience:
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A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Materials Management, Industrial engineering or equivalent. Experience of 1+ years in the same field in lieu of a degree or diploma. Strong communicator and team builder.
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Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced & multitask environment.
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Possess strong planning and time management skills.
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Ability to learn fast, ambitious, and come up with new innovative ideas.
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Naturally curious and strong desire to learn and grow.
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Possess excellent analytical skills.
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Flexible to work different work schedules when needed.
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Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
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SAP experience is considered an asset.
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Programming skills are considered an asset.
FGF Group Competencies:
Adaptive Intelligence - Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.
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Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth
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and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
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Calculated Risk-Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.
Collaborative Intelligence - Collaborative intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.
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Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.
Entrepreneurial Intelligence - Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.
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Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
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Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution-oriented mindset.
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Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands-on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.
Leadership Competencies
Inspire & Energize Team Members
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Continually inspires and develops Team Members and promote cross-functional collaboration.
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Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
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Communicates clear expectations
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Uses insight and knowledge to influence others
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Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
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Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening
Create Winning Relationships
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Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success
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Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth
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Identifies, raises and resolves conflict
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Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach”
Entrepreneurial Leadership
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Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
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Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun
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Provides feedback to reinforce results
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.
In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.
We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.
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