The Opportunity:

Export Planner will be responsible for the daily management and coordination of out of country shipments

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 10. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Daily management and coordination of shipments
• Engage with Company stakeholders to create and improve the process
• Prepare, create, coordinate out of country specific export documents
• Prepare and publish reports as requested
• Co-ordinate and verify accuracy of documentation
• Prepare documentation required to facilitate shipment from the Company to export customers and plants, ensuring Canadian export regulations and specific requirements of importing country are met
• Providing oversight and process expertise for the Company and identify process improvements
• Work in conjunction with QA and CFIA to prepare export documentation; Annex H, Health Certificates
• Provide oversight and material control to the physical labeling process on the production line each day export is produced
• Ensure pallets are properly staged prior to CFIA inspection to ensure that all materials have been stamped with proper Health Certificate AGR references
• Organize outbound shipments with support from Transportation
• Manage all exceptions that arise through the export process to drive down cost and create efficiencies
• Obtain final signoff from CFIA of export documentation and present export packages to the carrier
• Track out of country shipment status and manage the release or hold of product with MLF Heritage QA team
• Provide training on the export process to cross functional departments.
• Heritage or Maple Leaf Foods, is an IREP ( Import for Re-Export Program) certified location adding to the continued growth of our export business.

What You’ll Bring:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• 3 – 5 years related experience
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a team with all functional areas to support a common goal
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.