Supply Planner

As a member of the HelloFresh team, you know that we are committed to changing the way people eat forever. Over the years we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams - and you have played an important role in that. At HelloFresh we have a unique opportunity to not only grow an incredible business, but ourselves as professionals as well. We know that the right person for an open role may already be a part of HelloFresh, and we want to make sure that you have the chance to step up and put your best foot forward! 

A message from our SLT: 

In an industry as new as ours, the company/industry knowledge, team connections, and historical context our team can bring to new roles helps them scale very quickly. Internal moves give us the ability to stretch and try new things and it is always exciting to see a teammate flourish and find a new passion. As a HelloFresh team member you are a huge part of our success, by offering challenging and interesting new roles HelloFresh hopes to be a big part of your success and growth! Promoting and hiring from within is always the goal. It's every manager at HelloFresh's job to hire and develop people better than ourselves, and no better way to do it than looking within our four walls. Let's roll up our sleeves, learn some new things, and together we will change the way people eat forever!

 

About the Role

This role will optimize Factor supply chain operations and implement long-term strategies aligned with business objectives. Working closely with Sourcing, Demand Planning, Procurement, and other key stakeholders, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional value to our customers. By optimizing purchasing and manufacturing plans, you will ensure we have the right product, in the right quantity, at the right place, and at the right time. This role demands a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and effective collaboration to ensure a seamless flow of goods and services. We are looking for a creative problem-solver who can think outside the box to design and implement innovative processes and solutions.

As a Supply Planner, you will be a key player in managing our inventory and supply chain. Your responsibilities include creating and executing replenishment plans, managing key performance indicators (KPIs), and collaborating with various teams to support new product launches and manage existing product life cycles. You will also have the opportunity to work on ad-hoc improvement projects to enhance our processes and overall efficiency.

What you will be doing:

• Manage inventory levels nationally and prepare replenishment plans for assigned products in a timely manner, in line with the weekly operational cycle.
• Share short terms purchasing and/or manufacturing forecasts with relevant suppliers.
• Determine inventory strategy and planning parameters i.e.  target levels or storage facility.
• Report on supply planning KPIs (including but not limited to inventory position, stock outs, waste and capacity).
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing team on potential risks and propose corrective actions.
• Work closely with Strategic Sourcing as well as Demand Planning to support new product launches, and build the category strategy plan.
• Work closely with the Menu Planning and Inventory Team to effectively offboard product and reduce/eliminate excess and obsolete inventory.
• Maintain supply planning tools, ensure correctness of data flow.
• Assist with budget preparation; provide inputs on storage and transportation requirements across our network of DCs and third party warehouses.
• Work on ad-hoc improvement projects; other duties as assigned.

At a minimum, you have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain or related fields.
• 2 - 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Inventory Management or related fields.
• Proficiency in software (Google Sheets, Excel) complemented with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, while being able to prioritize, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines
• An ownership mindset and ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Proven team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Would be an asset if you have

• ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM)  or actively working towards.
• Database management experience (e.g. SQL, Python, Tableau).
• Foundational understanding of statistics, including but not limited to normal distributions and standard deviation.
• Prior experience in the food industry or respective category.

Recruitment process:

All internal candidates will be considered and assessed as per the normal TA process. If deemed a good potential fit for the role, they will be invited for an interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Since our employees have been previously identified as a “values fit” here at HelloFresh, they will bypass certain steps in the process (i.e. DNA interview). However, to ensure a fair and consistent process, all internal applicants will be assessed using the same process as for external candidates (i.e. using the same tests & interview questions) Greenhouse Training - Interview Questions

If you are not moved forward in the role, a member of the TA team, your manager or the hiring manager will provide you with constructive feedback. 

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You are welcome at our table. 

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

 

HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.