This position islisted on behalfof a partnercompany, who managesallapplications and nextsteps. Our partneris looking foraMaster Planner, AdvancedPlanning Systemsbased inCanada.

This is astrategic supply chainplanning role focusedon strengthening masterplanning processes, systems, and execution acrossa complex productportfolio.
You willdevelop and maintainproduction and materialplans while balancingcapacity, constraints,inventory, sequencing, andoperational priorities.
The role combinesadvanced planning expertisewith strong analyticaland systems capabilities, making you akey subject matterexpert for planningtechnologies and processes.
You willwork closely withdemand and supplyteams, operations, quality, warehousing, and otherstakeholders to translatebusiness needs intoexecutable plans.
You will alsohelp optimize planningparameters, master data, reporting tools, andsystem functionalityto improve decision-making and efficiency.
The position offersan opportunity toinfluence sales andoperations planning decisionsand contribute directlyto financial andoperational performance.
This is afull-time remoteopportunity for candidatesbased in Ontario, with occasional travelto headquarters oroperational sites asneeded.

Accountabilities

Provide specialized planning expertise and initiative leadership across designated master planning areas, supporting effective execution across the product portfolio.

Develop and maintain executable master production schedules using finite-capacity, material-constrained, and resource-constrained planning principles, including sequencing, lot sizing, changeovers, lead times, and scheduling priorities.

Coordinate cross-functional activities required to execute the master schedule, including material readiness, quality releases, production priorities, inventory availability, warehousing, and other operational dependencies.

Lead capacity and constraint-based planning while identifying risks, bottlenecks,



and opportunities to improve overall supply performance.

Optimize the total portfolio by coordinating finished goods and intermediate inventory decisions across the value chain, considering their impact on key financial and operational metrics.

Support strategies for the lifecycle management of SKUs and new product innovation.

Serve as a business super user and subject matter expert for advanced planning applications, supporting planners and functional users with system usage, troubleshooting, and planning issues.

Maintain and optimize planning parameters, master data, policies, calendars, and other system inputs that influence planning outputs.

Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based planning tools, models, dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions to address business requirements.

Use Excel, Power Query, PivotTables, and other analytical techniques to consolidate, transform, validate, and interpret large planning datasets.

Collaborate with demand and supply professionals and supporting functions to align planning activities and drive effective supply chain decisions.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning processes, tools, data quality, and overall planning capabilities.

Travel occasionally to head office or operational locations for meetings or business requirements.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in supply chain management or a related discipline.

Knowledge and practical experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and/or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;).





Strong supply chain planning knowledge combined with solid business understanding and technical capabilities.

Experience collaborating with demand and supply teams as well as cross-functional operational and business stakeholders.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including independently developing planning tools, models, reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions.

Solid experience working with large datasets, including Power Query, PivotTables, advanced formulas, data manipulation, and analytical techniques.

Hands-on experience with enterprise planning applications such as Kinaxis, Demantra, i2, SAP APO/IBP, Oracle, or comparable advanced planning platforms.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, dependencies, activities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, change management, and mediation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Willingness to obtain, or existing certification in, APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and/or Certified Supply Chain Skilled (CSCP).

Ability to understand how planning parameters, master data, system logic, and operational constraints influence planning outputs and business decisions.

Benefits

Salary: $80,000 CAD annually.

Work arrangement: Full-time remote position based in Ontario, with locations including Toronto, Ottawa, and Smiths Falls.

Extended health and dental coverage.

Paid vacation.

Employer-supported retirement savings program.

Opportunities to work on advanced supply chain planning systems and process improvement initiatives.

Occasional travel to headquarters or operational sites as required.

Workplace accommodations are available throughout the selection process for candidates who require them.

Employment is subject to successful background and reference checks.

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📌 Master Planner, Advanced Planning Systems (Manitoba)
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📍 Manitoba