Raw Materials Planner

<strong>We&rsquo;re a naan traditional company&hellip;<br /><br />Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out of the box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

Greater Toronto Area, ON

FGF

<p><strong>A Bakery That Runs Like A Startup</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re not your average bakery. We&rsquo;re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a &lsquo;roll up your sleeves&rsquo; mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. Our offices are just like our thinking, open and modern. Our manufacturing facilities are state-of- the-art. We expect unconventional solutions from our team members, so we give them creative spaces to inspire and collaborate.</strong></p> https://www.fgfbrands.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <div>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.<br /><br /></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>What FGF Offers</strong></div> <ul> <li>FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, &amp; a generous flexible medical/health spending account</li> <li>Employee bonus program</li> <li>RRSP matching program</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Run MRP for a pre-defined portfolio of Raw Materials.</li> <li>Manage replenishment of Raw materials as per the assigned portfolio.</li> <li>Routinely analyze materials usage and recommend best replenishment method following current inventory strategy.</li> <li>Work closely with PLM to monitor production launches, delisting items, and engineering changes to meet production requirements and minimize material obsolescence or aging inventory.</li> <li>Actively participate in continuous improvement activities resulting in improving material flows and inventory levels.</li> <li>Participate in implementing any new systems related to supply chain planning and execution.</li> <li>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.</li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Manage Stock Transfer Order (STO) planning and execution across all facilities, ensuring optimal inventory deployment, balanced stock levels, and uninterrupted production support while minimizing transportation and inventory holding costs.</span></li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>3+ years of Materials Planning/Procurement experience, or a relevant field in Supply Chain.</li> <li>Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain &amp; Logistics.</li> <li>Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs.</li> <li>Advanced in Excel and has an acumen for data analysis.</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work well in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Exceptional organizational and planning skills.</li> <li>Work experience with an ERP, preferably SAP or similar.</li> </ul> <br /> <div> <p><strong>What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?<br /><br /></strong>Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.<strong><br /><br /></strong><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In compliance with Ontario&rsquo;s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.</p> <p>FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and&nbsp;selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.</p> </div>