Corporate Category Planner (12-month Contract)

What We Offer:
Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)

Capacity Plan:

• Produce and provide to the sites weekly & monthly production requirements
• Provide scenarios to the business to mitigate supply demand constraints
• Provide sourcing analysis due to manufacturing changes/trim optimization
• Effectively evaluate sourcing constraints based on paper grade, basis weight and family

Inventory Management:

• Review weekly current and projected inventory levels to target
• Adjust safety stock and cycle stock levels per the established process
• Report excess, aged & obsolete inventory levels
• Develop inventory build / warehousing impacts

Operational / Short Term Planning:

• Communicate capacity plans and operational impacts to the manufacturing facility.
• Manage planning scenarios to address capacity constraints.

Daily Management:

• Respond to reporting queries
• Request prioritization (Appian) for item set up and sales direction in capacity constraints
• Monitor weekly Key Performance Indicators
• Maintain JD Edwards item status
• Ensure service levels
• Process Production schedules charges / demand change request
• Ensure check inventory availability for order

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field, APICS (CPIM) certification (or in progress), or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while effectively managing day-to-day priorities
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment