Inventory Deployment Planner

The Opportunity: Inventory Deployment is the final and most critical step in Maple Leaf Foods internal supply chain. As an Inventory Deployment Planner, you are accountable for the movement of goods between our factories and our warehouses. In this role, you will apply financial data and Supply Chain Analytics in your decision making to ensure that the right products are deployed to the right warehouse in the right quantities at the right time, all while optimizing between transportation costs, logistics risks, warehouse efficiency, and product freshness.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Apply Supply Chain Analytics via our best-in-class SAP/IBP module to determine weekly and daily deployment plans to balance finished goods inventory across our Distribution Centers (DC) and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses across Canada and the US
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, and Transportation to perform Cost vs. Time analysis to build out daily deployment loads that maximize freight efficiency and fill rate.
• Collaborate with our commercial partners to review upcoming commercial activities (such as product launches / seasonal builds / promotions and features) and develop bespoke inventory strategies to maximize product availability and distribution
• Identify and execute alternative options for more cost-effective / more sustainable deployment strategics with the use of Supply Chain Insights data, including (but not limited to) SAP / IBP reports, Master Data, PowerBI dashboards, and 3PL reporting
• Oversee the finished goods replenishment process and the finished goods rotation process to ensure fresh inventory across our corporate and 3PL distribution centres and warehouses.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify and prevent recurring instances of product excess / product shortage
• Partner with Customer Supply Chain to collaborate on joint problem solving
• Create new digital tools / dashboards / apps to support process improvement and to advance the digitization of our supply chain
• Lead the sharing of best practices in the spirit of continuous improvement and collaboration

What Youll Bring:

• Post-secondary education and/or professional designation in a related field
• 2-4 years experience within Supply Chain
• SAP ECC, IBP experience
• Strong understanding of the overall supply chain process and its interrelationships with other functional areas
• Strong analytical abilities, particularly in the areas of Supply Chain insights and financial analysis
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with a bias for fact-based planning
• Excellent problem solving, oral & written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate/advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrate a curiosity to critically review and improve the efficiency of internal processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple teams with competing interests
• Strong change management skills
• Appetite to learn, grow and take on increasingly more responsibility

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balancecombining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us: Were a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future, together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years, weve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

Were a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace. We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing Whats Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team ataccommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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