Inventory Planning Manager — Suncor | Careers

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

As the Inventory Planning Manager, you will lead Suncor’s enterprise-wide materials inventory management function—ensuring consistent processes, strong governance, and continuous improvement in working capital performance. You’ll partner closely with Supply Chain and business units to maintain optimal inventory levels that support safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operations.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Requirements:

7 to 12 years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain management and SAP (MM/BW/BI) and related ERP systems
Experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, or Utilities industries
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, supply chain, or related field
Strong knowledge of inventory management, MRP, TCO (total cost ownership) supply/demand planning, and material lifecycle processes
Advanced financial acumen related to inventory data (working capital, obsolescence, P&L impacts)
Deep understanding of logistics, warehousing, material planning, and category management concepts

Key Accountabilities:

Lead and manage the enterprise Inventory Management function, set annual objectives and performance targets as well as team accountability
Provide leadership, coaching, guidance, and subject-matter guidance to direct reports and internal stakeholders inventory standards, processes, and best practices
Oversee and resolve issues related to inventory performance, ensuring compliance with Strategic Inventory Management policies and procedures
Analyze inventory data and trends, delivering actionable insights, recommendations, and decision support to stakeholders
Develop and execute inventory strategies aligned with supply plans, category strategies, and overall business objectives
Guide and validate inventory modeling and forecasting activities, ensuring models reflect changes in supply factors, demand patterns, and business plans
Provide oversight of excess, inactive, and obsolete inventory, including reporting, disposition and improvement strategies.
Represent the Inventory Management function in operational meetings to align planning with site operational needs
Partner with buyers and cross-functionally with various business units (within and outside of procurement) to support material availability, operational reliability and incorporate long‑ and mid‑range forecasts into strategic decisions optimizing inventory.

Location and other Key details:

You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

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