Supply Planner

About the role

Saputo is looking for a Supply Planner to ensure that manufactured and procured products are available in regional distribution centres, meeting customer demand. The role sits within the Supply Chain Optimization group and uses an integrated plant scheduling and procurement tool to coordinate production planning, finished‑goods procurement and material flows.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure distribution centres have the right product, in the right quantity, at the right time.
• Maintain effective relationships with production, warehouse, delivery, sales, forecasting and customer teams.
• Monitor inventories of finished goods, ingredients and packaging materials and replenish to optimal levels.
• Coordinate with the national purchasing group and suppliers for ingredients and packaging.
• Provide production schedules to plants, track order fulfillment and address any deviations.
• Work with the national transport team to manage inter‑branch movement of finished goods.
• Handle ordering and stock levels during product introductions or de‑listings to minimise shortages and disposals.
• Identify supply issues promptly and drive continuous improvement to reduce cost and improve service.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• University degree in Supply Chain or a related field (preferred).
• 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, operations or inventory management.
• Experience in the food industry is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities and teamwork orientation.

Required skills

• SAP (experience with integrated scheduling and procurement tools).
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.