Manager, Supply Planning Process, North America

Position Title: Manager, Supply Planning Process, North America
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Toronto HQ
Requisition ID: 34574
At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - bringing people, families, and communities together. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, the role of Manager, Supply & Demand Planning Process will be pivotal in modernizing our supply chain planning capabilities across McCain Foods.
Reporting to the Business Transformation Director, North America, the successful candidate will represent a specific function (e.g., demand planning, aggregate supply planning, detailed scheduling) throughout our implementation of best-in-class technology transformation program. They will be the subject matter expert in this field and will link all solution design decisions to the globally consistent process. This critical team member will need to step in, roll up their sleeves, and get into the details of solution design. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead within one of the world's premier food companies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive and implement technology and process solutions for North America Region in collaboration with the global team for their specific area of focus.

• Ensure adequate testing is completed for specific area of focus in North America Region.

• Recognize change management requirements and partner with organizational change management team to develop plan and manage the change process.

• Bring internal perspectives, external benchmarks, and industry trends to solution design to create an industry-leading technology solution.

• Translate business requirements and priorities into user friendly system capabilities.

• Ensure alignment between ERP and planning technology solution design and the globally consistent S&OP process.

• Engage with global and regional subject matter experts in their specific area of focus and incorporate feedback into the overall solution design.

• Prioritize system usability and end user adoption in the design of the system.

• Provide escalation of cross-functional decisions to Transformation Leadership Team.

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of supply chain planning or related experience

• Knowledgeable on process mapping and design

• Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions

• Ability to work collaboratively across several functions and regions

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify gaps and propose solutions

• Continuous improvement mindset with a bias towards action

• Experience with successful deployment of ERP and/or planning technology (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, etc.)

Personal Qualifications:

• Results-driven and process improvement-focused with a strong propensity for excellence.

• Meticulous and detail-oriented with a bias towards quality.

• Proven communication skills with an ability to engage both executive-level management and operational teams effectively.

• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Compensation Package : $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 CAD annually + bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits : At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics
Division: Global Finance
Department: Operations Transformation
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)