Planificateur en approvisionnement / Supply Planner

Groupe Touchette•Montreal, QC

22h

About The Position

The Supply Planner’s main responsibilities are to ensure optimal inventory levels in order to meet customer needs while respecting internal constraints in a highly seasonal industry. The role is also responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of the procurement process for products supplied by assigned vendors.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of previous experience in supply planning or inventory management.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a changing environment within a growing company.
Strong critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to interpret demand data and optimize inventory levels through quantitative analysis.
Ensure accuracy in planning, scheduling, and inventory management to avoid shortages or excess stock.
Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with supply chain, operations, logistics, and sales teams.
Problem-solving and adaptability: ability to react quickly to supply chain disruptions, demand fluctuations, and unforeseen events.
University degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
Knowledge of inventory management tools and planning software (SAP IBP, Power BI, Excel, etc.).
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt).
Mandatory bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and optimize supply plans using SAP (IBP modules).
Ensure product availability by managing supply flows while respecting timelines, capacities, and operational constraints based on forecasts.
Execute purchase orders and ensure rigorous follow-up on supplier confirmations and goods receipts.
Update and adjust planning parameters (MRP, lead time, MOQ, safety stock) in SAP.
Actively contribute to reducing inventory-related costs and improving inventory turnover.
Monitor inventory levels, analyze variances, and anticipate risks of stockouts or overstock situations.
Track Supply Chain KPIs (service level, coverage, inventory levels, supplier reliability).
Serve as the main point of contact with suppliers for all purchasing-related matters.
Ensure the accuracy of product descriptions and acquisition prices in the system.
Work closely with planners, merchandisers, and distributors regarding purchased products and strategies.
Collaborate closely with operations to respect internal and external warehousing capacities.
Work closely with the sales team to keep them informed about inventory status, potential problematic items, and necessary improvements to meet customer needs.
Oversee the organization of stock transfers between warehouses in different regions in collaboration with distributors.
Propose solutions aimed at improving the efficiency, reliability, and fluidity of supply flows.
Perform all other related tasks.