Supply Planning Specialist

Overview:

At Saje Natural Wellness were natures original farmacy blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life naturally. And like nature were continually growing! As we continue to build our team were seeking talented people to join us: in our stores support offices and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven people-first organization where collaboration innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive.

We look for individuals who have drive and warmth agility and passion and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do.

At Saje youll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career alongside the most talented hard working and kind-hearted people out there.

The impact youll make:

The Supply Planning Specialist supports the execution of supply plans that translate demand forecasts into actionable production and purchasing plans. This role supports our expansion to include Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and B2B channels primarily in the US and contributes to service inventory and cost objectives across the product lifecyclefrom new product introduction through product phase-out.

Working closely with cross-functional partners across Operations Demand Planning Procurement QA/QC and contract manufacturing partners the Supply Planning Specialist helps ensure product availability while minimizing stockouts excess inventory and expiry risk.

All Saje team members are responsible for contributing to Sajes culture and maintaining a positive collaborative environment.

What youll do:

Supply Planning & Scheduling

• Primary focus will be on supply planning for B2B channels and US Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) while also supporting the Senior Supply Planner to ensure coverage across all channels and customers.
• Support the development and maintenance of short and mid-term supply plans aligned to the approved demand forecast.
• Support the development of the production plans and purchase recommendations for finished goods bulk materials and key packaging components.
• Monitor capacity constraints minimum order quantities (MOQs) and lead times across internal production kitting and co-manufacturers.
• Assist with plan adjustments to respond to demand changes supply disruptions and material shortages.
• Collaborate with Operations teams to support production prioritization inbound planning and allocation of incoming supply.
• Contribute to seasonal and promotional planning activities including peak periods such as Q4 to support on-time product availability.
  

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels at distribution centres (DCs) supporting US business to support service targets while minimizing excess obsolescence and expiry risk.
• Identify slow-moving short-dated and at-risk inventory and support mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain and validate SKU and BOM-level data to support accurate planning and master data integrity.
• Support safety stock reviews and parameter maintenance including lead times and reorder points.
• Assist with materials supply planning and reorder point calculations in collaboration with the Demand Planning team.
  

Contract Manufacturing & Procurement Support

• Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to confirm production schedules and material availability.
• Support purchase order planning and timing in collaboration with the Procurement team.
• Flag and escalate potential risks related to capacity raw materials or packaging constraints.
• Incorporate shelf life and expiry considerations into supply and inventory plans.
• Partner with QA/QC to understand holds rework and release timing that may impact available supply.
  

New Product Launches (NPD/NPI)

• Support supply planning activities for new product launches reformulations and line extensions.
• Collaborate with Operations Product and contract manufacturing teams to support readiness for initial production runs.
• Assist with phase-in and phase-out planning to minimize inventory risk write-offs and supply gaps.
• Help track launch assumptions and ensure alignment between demand supply and inventory plans.
  

Visibility Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate and timely supply data and planning signals within ERP and planning systems.
• Prepare and update regular reports related to supply readiness inventory health and plan adherence.
• Support data accuracy and master data maintenance to improve planning reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes tools and ways of working and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Operations Business or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply planning production planning inventory management or a related supply chain role.
• Working knowledge of supply planning fundamentals including lead times MOQs safety stock and inventory controls.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturers or external suppliers is an asset.
• Exposure to new product launches and phase-in/phase-out planning is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or planning systems and strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues assess options and make sound recommendations.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• A team-oriented mindset aligned with Sajes values and commitment to a positive workplace culture.
  

Why Saje

Here at Saje we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make so we want to be sure youre supported to do your best work.

The compensation range on average for this position is from $ annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and mayvary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and internal equity.

In addition to your base we offer:

• Annual bonus program
• A hybrid way of working
• Flexible work hours based on business needs
• Wellness days to ensure youre taking care of your mental and physical health
• Health benefits - comprehensive health vision and dental packages
• Paid sick days
• Generous product discount
• Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support resources and information available to you and your family
• GRSP matching programs
• Paid time off to ensure youre resting & recharging
• Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey

Note: The incentive programs benefits and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Join our team!

If this opportunity sounds like you please apply in the link below. Not sure youre 100% the right fit We encourage you to apply even if you dont have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success learning and development support and help you to integrate seamlessly.

All applications are viewed by a member of our team and therefore we do not use AI as part of our screening & selection process. We do use AI to transcribe our preliminary screening calls with our recruitment team. This job posting is for an existing vacancy on our team that we are presently hiring for.

Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and we believe the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people. We offer reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are supported while working at Saje.