WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORWe are looking for an agile Manufacturing Planning Manager (Long-Term Planning) with a bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering and proven experience in supply chain planning. You will develop and maintain an 18-month production schedule, adjust the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on monthly forecasts, and establish inventory safety targets to support long-term manufacturing plans and future business growth.
Advanced Excel skills, including macros, with the ability to automate processes, analyse operational data, prepare KPI reports and present planning insights and recommendations to senior leadership during monthly reviews, including S&OP meetings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance production execution, inventory availability, weeks of coverage, fill rate performance, operational costs, lead times and excess and obsolescence risks while identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
Experience in manufacturing environments, with knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), MRP processes and planning data integrity considered strong assets.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Commercial, Outsourcing and Product Development and Launch (PD&L) teams to manage third-party production, mitigate risks associated with new initiatives and support business priorities.
A proactive, organised and adaptable approach to supporting new system implementations, supply chain projects and international expansion, including establishing processes in new markets and supporting compliance with global regulations. Experience in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food or other consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing environments would be an asset.
PAY RANGEThe anticipated salary range for this position is 105,000 to 118,000 CAD.
Exact Salary rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.Salary range may vary based on geographic location.
WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE- Develop the 18-month Master Production Schedule, aligning demand forecasts, manufacturing capacity and business priorities.
- Support production plan execution to ensure continuous inventory availability while managing inventory holding costs and minimizing obsolescence risk.
- Coordinate with the Outsourcing department to execute third-party production plans and establish contingency plans for unforeseen disruptions.
- Develop and enhance planning performance metrics, including Net Attainment, Absolute Attainment and Capacity Utilization, and build business intelligence dashboards to provide real-time insights into Manufacturing Planning and Operations.
- Partner with Supply Planning to communicate priorities and ensure raw material and packaging availability in support of the Master Production Schedule.
- Develop cost-optimization strategies while maintaining high-quality standards, and partner with Finance to identify and validate cost-saving opportunities in production planning and new product supply.
- Analyse operational lead times to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks, ensuring lead-time data is accurately reflected in the ERP system to support effective supply planning.
- Lead supply chain planning projects, support new product supply planning and launches, and collaborate with the Product Development and Launch (PD&L) team to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Lead international production expansion activities, collaborating with relevant teams to establish and optimize supply chain processes in new markets, ensure compliance with international regulations and standards, and keep projects on time and within budget.
- Serve as the Manufacturing Planning Subject Matter Expert for the upcoming SAP implementation, ensuring processes, master data and system design align with business requirements while minimizing operational disruption.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE- A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field, with proven experience in supply chain and production planning; APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM/CSCP), a supply chain designation or an MBA would be an asset.
- Strong long-term manufacturing planning experience, including developing an 18-month production schedule, adjusting the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on monthly forecasts, and managing inventory targets, availability and excess and obsolescence risks.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including macros and process automation; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), MRP processes and planning data integrity would be an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to prepare KPI reports, present planning insights to senior leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Commercial, Outsourcing and Product Development and Launch (PD&L) teams.
- A proactive, detail-oriented and adaptable approach, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, improve processes, identify cost-saving opportunities and build effective stakeholder relationships; experience in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food or other CPG manufacturing environments would be an asset.
WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAMThere's a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here's a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order...
- Generous Vacation
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- First dibs on new products.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
