Material Planner

Flora Food Group•Toronto, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely sourcing, planning, and availability of raw and packaging materials to support 24/7 manufacturing operations. This role manages material requirements planning, purchase order execution, supplier coordination, and inventory optimization to ensure uninterrupted production, strong customer service, and adherence to working capital objectives. The Material Planner serves as a key liaison between Manufacturing, Master Scheduling, Procurement, and Supply Chain Planning, proactively identifying risks to the production schedule and driving solutions to minimize material shortages, excess inventory, waste, and downtime.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations Planning, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, material planning, or manufacturing operations
Strong proficiency in SAP ERP, including MM and MRP functionality
Solid understanding of MRP fundamentals, including inventory management, lead times, and planning fences
Advanced working knowledge of Excel and working proficiency in PowerPoint
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and follow‑through on commitments
Creative and analytical problem‑solver with the ability to approach challenges from multiple perspectives
Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively in cross‑functional environments
Willingness to participate in after‑hours/on‑call support as required to ensure operational continuity

Nice To Haves

APICS certification and/or Citizen Data Scientist certification are a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluate material requirements using system‑generated MRP outputs and requisition raw and packaging materials accordingly
Release and manage purchase orders in SAP ERP in support of the production plan
Manage major raw materials to support daily production schedules and the weekly master schedule
Maintain balance between manufacturing demand and storage limitations to support working capital KPIs
Expedite and de‑expedite materials with suppliers to maintain a flexible production schedule
Communicate proactively with Suppliers, Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, and Master Scheduling regarding order confirmations, delays, shortages, or changes impacting production
Interface cross‑functionally with Logistics, R&D, Procurement, and Manufacturing
Monitor raw and packaging inventory levels to drive inventory optimization and continuous improvement
Manage excess and obsolete packaging inventory
Coordinate and support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives
Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), material master data, production versions, and factory invoices in SAP
Identify and resolve issues related to incorrect work order usage, including batches or production versions
Run and distribute daily and ad‑hoc SAP reports to support operations and decision‑making
Track and maintain internal KPIs and performance metrics
Create and manage transportation documents for inbound deliveries where the company is responsible for freight
Follow up with carriers and suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery
Support R&D material transitions, ensuring proper segregation and utilization of existing materials to minimize waste during changeovers
Provide out‑of‑hours support on a rotational basis for operational issues, aligned with 24/7 manufacturing operations