Production Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain supply and inventory planning parameters to achieve service-level targets while optimizing inventory.
• Support SIOP and Master Production Schedule (MPS) activities.
• Maintain accurate planning data including lead times, quantities, and inventory/stock policies.
• Manage material requirements using MRP, Kanban, and other replenishment methods.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support production requirements.
• Create, monitor, and reschedule manufacturing and purchase orders based on changing requirements.
• Manage backorders, material shortages, and replenishment priorities to minimize production disruptions.
• Participate in daily Short Interval Management (SIM) and manufacturing operations meetings.
• Identify planning or material-flow constraints and coordinate corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams to improve material flow and availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory, planning, and production performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supply chain, material planning, or production planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• College diploma or related education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related discipline is an asset.
• Hands-on knowledge of MRP, MPS, inventory management, replenishment, production planning, and shortage management.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/planning systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Intermediate bilingual French and English communication skills.