Associate Material Planner - Jobs in Richmond, BC

Job Description

About Conagra BrandsConagra Brands is one of North Americas leading branded food companies with an established presence in Canada. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team in Richmond, British Columbia that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic and emerging brands like Gardein™ (made in Richmond, British Columbia), Healthy Choice®, Hunts®, Aylmer®, Snack Pack®, Orville Redenbacher’s®, Chef Boyardee® and Angies® BOOMCHICKAPOP®.Our Canadian manufacturing facilities are in Richmond, British Columbia, Boisbriand, Quebec, and Dresden, Ontario. We also have Canadian offices in Mississauga, Ontario and Boisbriand, Quebec.Conagra is proud to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. To find your next job in Canada, visit https://careers.conagrabrands.ca/. For more information about our Gardein™ plant-based food products in Canada, visit https://gardein.ca/Job Summary: This candidate works closely under supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, determines the quantity and order date materials to meet production lines scheduling. Troubleshoots daily quantity issues and track material suppliers in order to accomplish dates. Assists in planning and purchasing of packaging, raw materials and other supplies of goods and services from approved suppliers in a manner consistent with approved quality standards and delivery requirements. Develop the purchasing function to advance the goals, objectives and interests of the company. Back up for other department members as needed.Position Responsibilities:

• Effectively and timely communicate any material shortage or production issue to Plant manager and Supply Chain Manager.
• Execute production planning based on MRP and ensure check list is completed. Prepare, review, and send weekly supplier releases.
• Identify any suppliers deviating from over / under shipment expectation.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Research and Development and Marketing departments to maintain and improve quality of packaging and raw materials and develop new products while maintaining seamless customer service to other departments
• Work closely with Production Planner to maintain correct and effective level of material inventory to support the production schedule and attain working capital goals
• Review packaging materials for advance booking of orders to maintain stability of supply. Manage inventory in the reasonable level for balancing demands and warehouse costs
• Work with Marketing, Research and Development and suppliers to facilitate creation and approval of new packaging items.
• Review purchased items with Quality Assurance to ensure quality of materials and ensure adherence to company specifications
• Keep management abreast of market and price trends that affect the company as well as potential service issues
• Document and resolve supplier quality and performance problems. Request and report cause and corrective action reports to prevent reoccurrence
• Problem solve supply and service problems, contributing in improving customer service to all stakeholders
• Actively engage in plant safety, quality and operations activities as recommended
• Maintain a working knowledge of other purchasing roles including raw materials. Act as fill in for other department members as needed
• Assist in planning and monitor of company inventory level and inventory accuracy
• Perform other duties as required by supervisors and managers

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree of business, supply chain management or related areas is preferred
• Minimal one-year experience of production planning, supply planning, demand planning or procurement experience is required.
• Ability to process data analysis of massive production planning and inventory data efficiently with Excel, Access or other tools like Power BI.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple teams for identifying, planning and solving for bottlenecks and challenges under cross function team collaborations.
• Ability to prioritize different tasks and accomplish tasks within deadline.
• Ability to negotiate, follow up with vendors for having quoted ETA, lead time and dealing with any delay of shipment.
• Having experience of MRP/ERP system is preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following:

• Health: Company paid Health & Dental Benefits, Accident and Disability insurance, Health Spending account and Wellness Spending Account
• Wealth: Great compensation, Wealth Accumulation Program
• Growth: Onsite training, individual development plans for employees
• Balance: Paid-time off, Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) , Best Doctors referral service

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor.Email applications must include “AMP_21-01” in the subject line.Reference ID: AMP_21-01Job Type: PermanentBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• No

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