Sr. Analyst, Supply Planning

The Opportunity: Join our Supply Planning team as a Senior Analyst Supply Planning, where you’ll take ownership of National Fresh Poultry Supply Planning, IQF Planning, and Raw Material movement to our Further Processing (FPP) plants. In this highly visible role, you will work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to optimize raw materials, manage capacity, and support business growth. This position offers strong exposure to leadership and the opportunity to build advanced supply chain expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Role

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Lead Fresh Supply Planning nationally, ensuring Raw Materials and Plant Capacity are optimized Nationally.
• Build short- and long-term IQF supply plans that meet customer demand while optimizing raw material utilization and plant capacity. Plan raw material movement to FPP plants, coordinating with operations to maximize efficiency.
• Evaluate and approve incremental demand requests including features, new product launches, and new business opportunities.
• Provide recommendations for S&OP planning by reviewing feature submissions against available raw materials and capacity.
• Maintain and communicate the supply availability grid, ensuring clear visibility across stakeholders.
• Collaborate weekly with Plant Operations, Production Planning, and Live Supply Planning to align supply plans and integrate feedback.
• Analyze and report on key supply chain metrics, providing insights and adjustments to improve results.
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently achieve Budget commitments, Fill Rates, and optimized Raw Material/Capacity utilization.
• Deliver clear, well-communicated supply plans aligned with Operations and Production Planning.
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships and a trusted resource for supply availability and capability planning.
• Strengthen leadership and business management skills through visible, impactful contributions.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in a supply chain, demand planning, or production planning role.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfortable learning and adopting new planning tools.
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes and ability to collaborate across Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Manufacturing/Operations.
• Curiosity and initiative to analyze business trends and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Disciplined decision-making with accountability, resilience, and a growth mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to express complex information clearly and persuasively.
  
  

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
  
  

About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
  
  

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace. We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected] .

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.