Material Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:59 AM

M ade Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

12-14 Month Contract
Onsite

Position Overview

The Material Planner is responsible for the tactical execution of material planning and inventory management at the Milton manufacturing facility. This role ensures the uninterrupted flow of raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies to support production schedules while maintaining inventory accuracy and cost effectiveness.

Working closely with Production, Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Warehouse teams, the Material Planner reacts to forecast changes, schedule adjustments, and operational challenges in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, order, and manage raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies to support production requirements


• Maintain appropriate inventory levels aligned with forecasts, production schedules, and service targets


• Monitor material availability and proactively resolve potential shortages or excess inventory situations


• Execute inventory replenishment using MRP and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)


• Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers to manage lead times, delivery performance, and material issues


• Support receiving, inventory control, and material handling processes within the facility


• Participate in cycle counts, year‑end inventory activities, and inventory reconciliation


• Analyze inventory data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and waste reduction


• Support food safety, quality, and audit requirements (SQF, HACCP, internal and external audits)


• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between material plans and production needs

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field


• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, inventory control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment


• Experience working in an MRP/ERP environment (SAP preferred)


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas)


• Experience in a food manufacturing environment and familiarity with SQF/HACCP is an asset


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment


• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well‑being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal‑opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.