Argentus is thrilled to be working with a brand new client in the Food Industry on an impactful sole contributor supply chain role. This company is a global player in their food vertical, with a number of well-known brands, as well as a very positive, employee-focused working culture. Today, they have tapped Argentus to source a Supply Planner!
Working out of the company’s facility in the North GTA (on a Hybrid basis), this Supply Planner will take on a critical role within the company’s supply chain operations for supply planning and inventory planning. In this role, the successful candidate will monitor key inventory KPIs and inventory turnover, working to forecast and plan the supply of the company’s raw materials and finished goods to a high degree of accuracy. You will collaborate closely with S&OP, Demand Planning, Logistics and Procurement, ensuring a smooth flow of goods all along the company’s supply chain, and align the supply plan with the overall forecasted demand. You will lead and champion inventory control processes, including cycle counts, variance reporting, slow-moving and obsolete inventory, with the goal of increasing overall supply chain efficiency. In addition, you will provide data analysis to identify possible inventory risks, trends and opportunities, giving actionable insights to the supply chain team, and develop a deep subject matter expertise of vendor-managed inventory for the company’s retail customers, working to consistently improve supply chain efficiency and customer service.
This role is an excellent fit for someone with 3-5 years of experience managing Supply Planning and Inventory Planning as part of an S&OP process within a food manufacturing organization. A strong understanding of cold chain logistics, as well as food industry regulations, is a significant asset for this role. If you’re a supply planner with a strong background in the food industry, looking to move into a fantastic organization, reach out to Argentus today! Send an email with your current resume to recruit@argentus.com.
Please note: this capsule job description is meant to give candidates a high-level overview of the role. A full written job description is available upon request. We regret that only candidates already located in Canada are eligible to apply.