Material Planner

Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites. Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
• Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Enjoy quality meals at low prices in the cafeteria (unlimited coffee, tea, cookies and bars)
• Enjoy free use of the sports facilities (basketball court, training room and cardio room)
• Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
• Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)

Reporting to the Coordonator team -purchasing and working in collaboration with the group’s buyers, the Director of Packaging Purchasing, and the production planning team, the position holder is responsible for sourcing the assigned raw materials (ingredients) for all plants to ensure uninterrupted supply to production lines. They respond to the daily needs of the manufacturing plan and ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage supply issues to ensure adherence to the tight production schedule
• Ensure supply compliance according to negotiated conditions
• Process orders for assigned commodities and follow up accordingly
• Share operational information related to the production plan and notify stakeholders as needed
• Support buyers in supplier evaluation
• Execute merchandise returns and assist buyers with receiving associated credits
• Keep performance indicators up to date
• Update system parameters (MRP: Material Requirement Planning)
• Control inventory levels and take action in case of surplus/deficit
• Work on process improvement according to prioritized potential impacts
• Lead continuous improvement projects for the procurement process

Required Skills And Qualifications

• DEC or equivalent AEC in a related field
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics
• Aptitude for planning and management, as well as strong organizational skills
• Priority management is part of daily activities
• Strong analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Bilingual (English – French)
• Knowledge of the Office suite
• Knowledge of integrated management systems (ERP) is clearly an asset