**The Opportunity:**

Lead our end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning process to ensure that commercial and operational strategies are aligned to enable successful execution of Maple Leaf’s business objectives. Responsible for overseeing all steps (0-5) in our S&OP process, including Portfolio Segmentation and annual Master Capacity Planning. The S&OP Manager will also progress our Planning Excellence maturity by leading and facilitating engagement across all stakeholders involved in our organizational planning.

**Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:**

- Oversee the monthly S&OP cadence, including creation of the annual S&OP calendar, management of invites to key stakeholders for Steps 0-5, ensuring an action-oriented mindset based on collaboration and accountability.
- Highlight key actions and progress from prior cycles and clearly identify focus areas for the upcoming cycle in Step 0.
- Support Step 1 (Demand Review) by ensuring the monthly load of the Finance LE (Latest Estimate) into IBP and validating data integrity.
- Prepare core content and provide monthly updates of high and low probability New Product Introductions (NPI) for capacity analysis in Step 2 (Supply Review).
- Co-lead Step 3 (Operating Review) by preparing core content, surfacing key demand/supply gaps from Step 2, and leading the dialogue to align on necessary actions or escalation to Step 4.
- Prepare core content and create, source, or consolidate auxiliary content for Step 4 (Executive Review), ensuring clear and updated actions.
- Lead Step 5 (Portfolio Segmentation) by executing bi-annual analysis and facilitating SKU recommendations with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Own and facilitate annual Master Capacity Planning (MCP) with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, and Distribution.
- Reconcile anticipated unconstrained demand with capacity levels in our Prepared Meats manufacturing network and identify required capacity projects/investments.
- Prepare materials for executive review (CEO, COO, and Senior Leadership Team).
- Lead bi-annual Planning Excellence maturity check-ins with cross-functional stakeholders to celebrate progress and advance collectively.
- Own and evolve the corporate Planning Excellence playbook annually based on learnings and enhancements.

**What You’ll Bring:**

- Post-secondary education in a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in end-to-end Supply Chain Planning/management, including Manufacturing and Logistics activities.

**Required Competencies:**

- Interpersonal, Communication, Composure, Business Acumen, Cross Functional Expertise.

**Preferred Competencies:**

- Learning Agility, Problem Solving, Driving Results, Tools & Systems, Project Management.

**What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:**

- A high-performance, people-focused company committed to becoming the most sustainable protein company on earth.
- An inclusive company culture and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits starting on the first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching from the first day.
- Learning and development opportunities and a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program.
- Annual paid volunteer days for community impact.

**About Us:**

Maple Leaf Foods is a carbon neutral food company dedicated to sustainability, nutrition, humane animal care, and environmental protection. We’ve been delivering quality protein products in Canada for over 100 years under brands like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and are seeking individuals who share our values and commitment to excellence.

**Application Process:**

Interested MLF team members should apply online by January 20. Applications received after this date may not be guaranteed consideration. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and a total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process.