Material Planner

We are seeking a Material Planner to join our team. As a Material Planner, you will be responsible for scheduling the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimize stock levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimize stock levels.
• Send releases to suppliers daily/weekly based on MRP requirements and ensure material availability and adherence to frozen schedule.
• Ensure appropriate release maintenance through potential changes of MRP requirements, communicate and manage changes with vendors as necessary.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from suppliers to point of delivery.
• Manage working relationship with the vendors to ensure undisrupted flow of components/raw material.
• Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries and set up expedites when necessary.
• Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production.
• Support Finance in dealing with Receiving/invoicing issues.
• Communicate receiving discrepancies to vendors.
• Update and maintain supplier performance database.
• Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule.
• Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up-to-date and resolve any issues as required.
• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and update MRP parameters as required.
• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels.
• Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy.
• Assist in month-end and year-end inventory.
• Manage and minimize obsolescence stock.
• Assist and monitor procedures, methods, and policies designed to improve MRP control efficiency and company profitability.
• Advise management of any potential problems or concerns and any opportunities for improvement.
• Meet or exceed all objectives and requirements of the business plan.
• Answer DDL Ford system on assigned days where applicable.
• Import and review Customer releases, update ERP/MRP accordingly.
• Input, update, and review customer CSA's as needed.
• Send advance ship notice to customers (ASN).
• Update and submit as required COO and CUSMA documents to customer portals.
• Monitor and access customer portals for Notifications and distribute as required.
• Communicate with customers on any parts supply issues.
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Department Manager.
• Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies, and procedures including the legislative requirements of the OHSA.
• Work in compliance and conform to Environment and ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Adopt and practice Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities.

Basic Requirements:

• Completion of a college diploma in a related field.
• Two years' experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Two years' experience in inventory control.
• Good knowledge of MRP systems and computers.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e., Excel, Word).
• Strong understanding of production planning scheduling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be: $42,640.00 - $63,627.20