Raw Materials Planner - 6 Month Contract

fgf brands•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Raw Material Planning Lead, you will be responsible for the planning of certain categories of raw materials (Ingredients/Packaging) as assigned to meet production demands across all production facilities. You will develop, maintain, analyze, and coordinate all inventory replenishment and purchasing of raw materials by working closely with the suppliers, procurement, PLM, central warehouse, third-party warehouse, manufacturing and other departments. You will have ownership of inventory turns and service level for raw materials across all facilities.

Requirements

3+ years of Materials Planning/Procurement experience, or a relevant field in Supply Chain.
Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain & Logistics.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs
Advanced in Excel and has an acumen for data analysis.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Work experience with an ERP, preferably SAP or similar.

Responsibilities

Run MRP for a pre-defined portfolio of Raw Materials.
Manage replenishment of Raw materials as per the assigned portfolio.
Routinely analyze materials usage and recommend best replenishment method following current inventory strategy.
Work closely with PLM to monitor production launches, delisting items, and engineering changes to meet production requirements and minimize material obsolescence or aging inventory.
Actively participate in continuous improvement activities resulting in improving material flows and inventory levels.
Participate in implementing any new systems related to supply chain planning and execution.
Follow up on expected deliveries for the day and be part of a rotation schedule with the other team members in the group to cover after hours and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.