Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural
companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its
humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless
growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers,
shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made
to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance
criteria.
Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its
employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’
sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their
association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so
that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great
efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.
The Bilingual Regional Planning and Supply Lead is responsible for preparation
of 30, 60, 90 and 365-Day horizon plans within their region as part of the
holistic Integrated Business Planning cycle.
The Regional Planning and Supply Lead maintains a current documented view of
plant capacities to determine the feasibility to supply or constrain the demand
forecast, prepare production plans and measure compliance. Within the structure
of the IBP cycle, this position will collaborate with Sales and Plant Production
staff. The Regional Planning and Supply Lead will formulate a plan to supply
products to fulfil the customer’s needs as communicated through the Yearly
Budget, Monthly Forecast Updates and Medium Term Plans. This role Leads plant
and regional supply reviews monthly in support of the organizational planning
processes. Measurement of key performance indicators will drive continuous
improvement opportunities. Ownership of regional plans is key to success in this
role.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead supply review in the Integrated Business Planning and Direct solutions
for shortages in supply that detract from providing optimal Customer Service
- Develop and optimize production master schedule per equipment to ensure
customer requested ship dates are met and maximum efficiency realized.
- Maintain ERP system data including managing of production orders, time
standards, safety stocks, and lot sizing. Understand ERP planning to develop
and publish production schedules.
- Coordinate with sourcing/purchasing team to ensure raw materials are
scheduled
- Work with Operations and Lead the respective region through supply challenges
- Engage & support Production and Quality Departments as needed to ensure
stable material flow.
- Tracking, analyzing and reporting pertinent KPI’s, as well as, suggest and
implement plant-specific improvement activities (i.e. Must monitor actual
performance against the MPS and production plan, and provide a summary of
operation results for management).
- Plan packaging requirements, inventory levels, stock and ordering to support
production
- Manage product requirements related to inventory and customer sales orders.
- Responsible for the creation, prioritization and maintenance of the master
schedule that satisfies customer demand, maintains production stability in
terms of material and capacity requirements and maintains appropriate
inventory levels of RAW, WIP and finished goods.
- Coordinate customer demand and forecasts with sales to ensure we have the
best information.
- Works directly with production, distribution and customer service to fulfill
customer commitments.
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 10-12 years’ experience in a Supply Chain and/or Operations role desired
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Apply a Continuous Improvement Mindset to Role and Organization
- Ability to lead others; ability to coach and mentor others.
- Excellent decision making ability.
- Problem solve and identify creative solutions to meet delivery requirements.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Liaise with Supply Chain/Logistics and Operations teams
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
- Work cooperatively with a multidiscipline group.
- Interface effectively with other departments, customers and co-workers
- Gather information and utilize resources from varied sources
- Perceive and evaluate alternatives
- Analyze impact of decisions before executing them
- Make and implement decisions compatible with organizational goals
- Plan, organize, and monitor activities according to priorities
- Ability to learn Company software applications applicable to role
- Ability to travel to assigned region’s site operations and
transportation/logistics partners as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be bilingual French / English.
- Role is remote with ability to go in office if desired. Could sit anywhere
from Ontario to New Brunswick
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
- 10-12 years Supply Chain related experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent decision making ability.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
PHYSICAL DEMENDS:
- Sitting and using office equipment (computers, telephones, calculators,
copiers) for prolonged periods of time.
- Riding in vehicles or walking over changing terrain
- Lifting requirements generally under 25 lbs.
- Position is remote.
- Compensation: $90,000
- The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and
skills required for this position.
