Senior Supply Chain Planner

Develop and evaluate supply scenarios based on demand variability, capacity constraints, and supplier

risks

• Proactively identify potential disruptions and lead contingency planning efforts

• Provide recommendations to balance service, cost, and inventory risk

• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to understand capacity limitations and constraints

• Optimize production and replenishment plans within network constraints

• Escalate and resolve bottlenecks impacting supply continuity

• Play a key role in monthly S&OP / IBP cycles by preparing supply reviews and executive-level summaries

• Ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans

• Support decision-making through scenario modeling and trade-off analysis

• Own and track key supply chain KPIs such as service level, fill rate, inventory turns, and forecast bias

• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions

• Drive accountability across stakeholders for achieving targets

• Ensure accuracy of master data (lead times, MOQ, safety stock parameters, etc.)

• Maintain system integrity across planning tools and ERP platforms

• Partner with IT and master data teams to resolve data issues and improve system reliability

• Work closely with Procurement to align on supplier performance, lead times, and order strategies

• Monitor supplier reliability and drive improvements where needed

• Support sourcing decisions with supply and inventory insights

• Optimize inventory positioning across distribution networks and warehouses

• Support decisions related to distribution strategy and product flow

• Balance regional demand variability with network efficiency

• Lead initiatives to enhance planning processes, tools, and methodologies

• Support digital transformation efforts (automation, advanced analytics, planning systems)

• Champion best practices and standardization across the supply chain

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

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Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).