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Position Summary As a Supply Planner at Martin Brower Canada, you will be primarily responsible for working with our supplier, logistics, distribution, and client partners to ensure a continuous flow of product through the supply chain. Responsibilities Reporting into the Team Lead, Supply Planning, this role is fundamental to ensuring the restaurants we serve have product available when and where they need it, enabling them to feed millions of Canadians every week. Key activities associated with this role include: Assured Supply Collaborate with supplier partners to purchase raw materials and schedule production to meet our forecasts (plus safety stock and contingency supply) Release purchase orders and partner with our logistics team and distribution centres to ensure they arrive and are received on time Monitor inventory levels and demand trends; adjust purchase orders accordingly Understand the specific needs of each distribution centre and plan supply accordingly Review planned promotional activities to determine impact on product lines, keeping supplier partners and other stakeholders informed, and manage inventories accordingly Develop & execute contingency plans with our client and supplier network Product/Category Management Foster positive and productive relationships with supplier partners, internal stakeholders, and our client Work within our ERP systems to ensure each SKU is set up for optimal inventory flow Develop market entry/exit plans for new/old products in consultation with our client, distribution centres, and other stakeholders Log all nonbudgeted expenditures; prioritize costavoidance Manage disposal, return, and/or donation of nonsalable inventories Proactive, Metrics-Based Planning Maintain a heavy focus on our key performance indicators (forecast accuracy, order modification, reliability, etc.) and on what you can do to improve them Meet with supplier partners regularly to discuss and align on forecasted demand, production capacities, quality assurance, planned shutdowns, etc. Provide detailed, adhoc analyses on product/program performance to assist with business decisions Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement within your portfolio of products; innovate measurable solutions that move the business forward Other projects and duties, as assigned Qualifications Required Skills and Experience Postsecondary education in supply chain, business, or a related field Minimum 2 years experience in purchasing, inventory control, supply planning, or a related field Betterthanaverage Excel skills Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills This position must pass a postoffer background check Preferred Skills and Experience Knowledge of transportation/logistics Supply chain designation (CSCMP, CIM, etc.) Lean Six Sigma certification or similar Experience with inventory management and/or supply planning ERPs Experience in the foodservice industry Benefits At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic wellbeing of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage. Physical Demands The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments. Background Check Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Pay Transparency Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules. #J-18808-Ljbffr