Job Description

Please note: We work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working out one of our Production Sites (located in Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, St. John\'s, Dartmouth, Brampton, and Ottawa) with a mixture of on and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement is subject to change, based on operational needs.

\xe2\x80\x8bJob category: Supply chain and logistics
Job posting ID: 5058

\xe2\x80\x8bEmployment status: Regular full-time
Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $87,000 - $105,000

Application deadline: 2023-10-03
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Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada\'s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Planner to join our dynamic Integrated Supply Chain Planning Team.

The Integrated Supply Chain Planning Team strives to improve Canadian Blood Services\' approach to supply planning and inventory management across the supply chain, through the implementation of best practices, policies, programs, tools, and systems. This group functions as the central coordination team for ensuring that our products supply is balanced with expected demand and that supply and inventory impacts are considered, understood, and mitigated in alignment with organizational expectations for projects and programs that may impact supply.

In this role you will be responsible for planning across the Integrated Supply Chain in the short-term and long-term planning horizons. You will be responsible for developing, managing and providing input into national collections plan and schedule for transfusable products or plasma protein and related products (PPRP) in their assigned location based on national and regional demand forecasts, as well as monitoring performance and operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leveraging your excellent analytical skills, you will monitor and analyze data from a wide variety of inputs.
• Drawing on your proficiency in statistics, data-processing, forecasting, you will produce and communicate planning scenarios.
• Utilizing your exceptional collaboration, facilitation and influencing skills you will facilitate meeting/discussions with key stakeholders.
• Drawing on your continuous improvement mindset you will identify and track changes.
• Leveraging your experience, you will recognize and comprehend organizational "hot spots" and focus diverse groups on common organizational outcomes.
• Drawing on your experience you will gather, analyze, and validate data related to the supply plan.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Completion of post-secondary education, a university degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Degree in Supply Chain Operations, Planning, Finance, Project Management or Continuous Improvement is an asset.
• Minimum of Three to five years of related experience in supply chain operations.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated, analytical, organizational, decision making and presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, influencing and negotiation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, data-processing, and forecasting, with an understanding of the financial and operational impacts.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and/or Project Management is an asset.
• Demonstrated management and administrative skills, with knowledge of and experience in Management (theory and practice).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• SAP competency/experience in specific analytical tool implementation would be beneficial.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks\' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 8%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at one of our Canadian Blood Services Production Sites within Canada 40% of the time.
• Travel requirements - travel will be required for continuous improvement exercises, team meetings and conferences. Travel will be within Canada and in some cases the United States.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada\'s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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