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About the Role

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular Full-Time Manager, Supply Planning to join our Supply Chain Planning team. This role supports the effective planning and management of supply and inventory across Canadian Blood Services, ensuring fresh blood components are available to meet patient and operational needs while balancing supply, demand, inventory levels, and product expiry. You will lead the national supply and inventory planning function, establishing inventory targets, coordinating product movements, and developing strategies to balance supply with forecasted demand.

Responsibilities

Lead the national supply and inventory planning function.
Establish inventory targets.
Coordinate product movements across distribution centres.
Develop strategies to balance supply with forecasted demand.
Oversee supply planning for fresh blood components.
Ensure inventory levels support product availability while minimizing waste and outdating.
Develop and implement supply and inventory planning strategies.
Establish standards and governance processes.
Lead a team of planners and analysts.
Support integrated business planning.
Develop performance metrics and reporting.
Identify emerging supply and inventory risks.
Lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency and supply chain performance.
Develop and implement the vision, strategy, and frameworks for national supply and inventory planning.
Develop master production plans for fresh blood components.
Develop supply plans for new product introductions, product discontinuations, and other portfolio changes.
Work with collection operations, distribution centres, internal business partners, and external suppliers and contract fractionators to align supply plans.
Meet contractual commitments.
Support the effective management of national inventories.
Support the implementation of integrated business planning practices, lean principles, new technologies, and improved processes.
Establish key performance indicators.
Oversee inventory forecasting and reporting.
Identify trends toward insufficient or excessive inventory.
Develop recommendations and corrective actions to address emerging issues.
Prepare clear, timely, and accurate reports, briefing notes, and executive-level updates.
Lead or provide subject matter expertise to supply chain projects and initiatives.
Monitor progress against project plans.
Resolve issues.
Manage risks.
Support the achievement of project objectives.
Recruit, coach, and develop a team of planners and analysts.
Establish clear performance expectations.
Balance workloads.
Build a collaborative environment focused on accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Establish and maintain standards, policies, processes, and governance models.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Commerce, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or another regulated environment.
Experience in supply planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, or production planning.
Strong analytical, planning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with data warehousing tools.
Demonstrated project management, process improvement, and change management skills.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive briefings and present complex information clearly.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to Canadian Blood Services' values of Integrity, Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect, and Excellence.
Your up-to-date resume.
Job specific cover letter.

Skills

Supply chain strategy and planning
Inventory management
Demand forecasting
Production and supply planning
Product lifecycle and portfolio transitions
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Communication of complex information
Project management
Change leadership
People leadership and talent development
Governance, quality, and operational excellence
SAP IBP software is an asset
Experience with data warehousing tools
Integrated business planning
Healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated supply chains are considered assets

Location

On-site presence at one of Canadian Blood Services operations centres

Work Type

Regular full-time
Minimum of 40% on-site presence
Additional on-site work may be required
Travel is required

Experience Level

Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Relevant master's degree or professional supply chain certification is considered an asset

Salary/Compensations

$114,800 - $135,100

Benefits

4 weeks’ vacation
Comprehensive group health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Annual performance award of up to 10%
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee discounts, wellness programs, and access to professional development resources

About the Company

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.