DEPLOYMENT PLANNER

Joining NORTERA means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.

NORTERA produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA?

• Competitive salary, annual bonus and vacation policy;
• Complete range of social benefits (telemedicine) and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution;
• Participation in a volunteer day at the employer's expense;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

The Deployment Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient movement of frozen bulk components across the company’s manufacturing network to balance inventories and support finished goods production schedules. This role reviews demand, analyzes component requirements across seven manufacturing facilities, and coordinates intercompany transfers to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent production disruptions. The Bulk Deployment Planner works closely with production planning, procurement, logistics, and plant operations to balance supply, minimize shortages, and support the manufacturing schedule.

THE ROLE:

• Analyze component requirements across 7 manufacturing facilities to support the finished goods production schedule.
• Monitor inventory levels, open orders, and forecasted demand to identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Plan and execute interfacility component transfers to ensure production continuity and minimize downtime. And to support interregional demands for customer orders, rework activity, and canning needs as they arise.
• Collaborate with production planners, procurement, logistics, and plant operations to align material availability with the manufacturing plan.
• Review and adjust deployment plans based on changes in demand, supply constraints, inventory constraints or production schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels regionally throughout the network, ensuring adherence to service level and inventory targets.
• Track and resolve component shortages, escalating risks that may impact production.
• Optimize deployment to ensure aged inventory and alternative commodities are prioritized with the goal to balance usage and reduce problem inventory.
• Work closely with the Bulk Planning team to address inventory challenges and follow the bulk movement plan.
• Conduct regular review with the Fresh Pack Planning Director, at least quarterly, of the actual vs budgeted movement plan
• Coordinate with transportation/logistics teams to ensure timely shipment and delivery of components with the focus of cost-saving strategies.
• Lead regular meetings with Scheduling teams to ensure effective inventory usage and availability
• Participate in supply chain meetings / discussions to ensure a good fill rate / level of service;
• Provide solutions to any problem associated with replenishment by monitoring detailed inventory levels, and provide direction when substitutions or deviations are required in collaboration with the Bulk Planning Analyst
• Maintain harmonious relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain visibility, planning accuracy, and inventory optimization.

PROFILE:

• Ideally 3 years of experience in supply chain planning, material planning, deployment planning, or inventory management;
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret demand and inventory data;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis);
• Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills;
• Superior organizational and prioritization skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment;
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making;
• Inventory and supply planning expertise;
• Cross-functional collaboration;
• Attention to detail and organization;
• Problem solving under time-sensitive conditions.

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Come grow with Nortera!

This job posting relates to a current vacancy within Nortera. Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.