Join a growing specialty food manufacturer where your planning expertise directly impacts customer success, operational excellence, and business growth.
At Canbrands Specialty Foods, we manufacture high-quality specialty bakery products enjoyed by customers across Canada and the United States. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an organized, analytical, and driven Master Scheduler / Buyer to become a key member of our team.
This is an exciting in-office opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys balancing production scheduling, inventory management, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
As our Master Scheduler / Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring production runs efficiently, materials arrive on time, and customer commitments are met.
- Translate sales forecasts and customer demand into detailed production schedules, material requirements, and capacity plans using ERP and advanced Excel-based planning tools.
- Analyze production requirements, inventory levels, and plant capabilities to optimize production flow and minimize changeovers.
- Establish and communicate production priorities across departments.
- Lead weekly production planning meetings with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate maintenance scheduling and downtime planning with operations and maintenance teams.
- Monitor schedule attainment and make real-time production schedule adjustments in response to equipment downtime, labor constraints, changing customer priorities, and material shortages.
Purchasing & Inventory Management
- Review material requirements and issue purchase orders for raw materials and packaging.
- Manage inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, negative inventory reports, material variances, and transactional errors to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that improve inventory accuracy and system integrity.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, and on-time delivery.
- Expedite materials and resolve supplier issues related to shortages, delays, quality concerns, or delivery performance.
- Coordinate transportation and customs documentation for incoming materials.
- Maintain ERP transaction discipline through accurate purchase order processing, receipt matching, inventory transactions, and timely system updates.
Supplier Management & Continuous Improvement
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers.
- Identify and qualify new supply sources when required.
- Establish and maintain purchasing procedures and best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost savings, efficiency, and service improvements.
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively address risks that may impact production continuity.
- Manage supplier drawdowns and release schedules to ensure contracted inventory is available when required.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Experience in production scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, supply chain, or related functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyze data and support day-to-day operational decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Food Production, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of HACCP and/or BRC standards.
- Experience coordinating suppliers, inventory, and production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
Why Join Canbrands?
- Be part of a growing and innovative food manufacturing company.
- Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
- Play a key role in shaping production and supply chain success.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career.
At Canbrands Specialty Foods Inc., we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
