Business Analyst and Planning Lead
- Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in business analysis within manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Cryopak is seeking a Business Analyst & Planning Lead to support and optimize planning activities related to MRP, materials management, and production scheduling. This role combines analytical expertise with hands-on planning responsibilities and leadership in training and developing new team members.
You will ensure accurate material availability, efficient production scheduling, and continuous improvement of planning processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis
You will ensure accurate material availability, efficient production scheduling, and continuous improvement of planning processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis
- Analyze and document business processes related to MRP, inventory, production scheduling, and supply chain operations.
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to workflows and ERP/MRP configurations.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reports to support planning accuracy and operational performance.
- Conduct root-cause analysis for shortages, delays, and planning variances.
- Translate operational needs into actionable system or process changes.
- Lead daily and long-term planning activities using ERP/MRP systems.
- Maintain planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points, BOM accuracy).
- Coordinate material availability to support production and customer demand.
- Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with capacity and priorities.
- Monitor and resolve planning exceptions, shortages, and supply risks.
- Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and engineering teams.
- Analyze demand trends, inventory levels, and supply chain risks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in business analysis within manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.
- Strong knowledge of MRP systems, materials planning, and production scheduling.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Bilingual (English & French) - required due to collaboration with Quebec and France teams.
- Analytical and process-driven mindset
- Strong understanding of MRP and scheduling principles
- Leadership and coaching
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Clear communication and documentation
More about this job
Responsibilities
Analyze and improve MRP, inventory, production scheduling, and supply chain processes, using reports, KPIs, and root-cause analysis to improve planning accuracy and operational performance. Lead material planning and production scheduling, maintain planning parameters, resolve supply issues, and collaborate across teams while supporting the training and development of new team members.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field and 3–5 years of business analysis experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations are required. Candidates need strong MRP, materials planning, and production scheduling knowledge; proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data tools such as Excel and Power BI; and English-French bilingual ability.
Skills
- Business Analysis
- MRP Systems
- Materials Planning
- Production Scheduling
- ERP Systems
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Operations
- Process Improvement
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Dashboard And KPI Development
- Demand Analysis
- Risk Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leadership And Coaching
- Excel
- Power BI
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Data & Analytics
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- MRP
- ERP
- Excel
- Power BI
- Materials Management
- Materials Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Operations
- Business Analysis
- Planning Parameters
- Lead Times
- Safety Stock
- Reorder Points
- Bill Of Materials (BOM)
- Dashboards
- KPIs
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Demand Trends
- Capacity Planning
- Supply Chain Risk
- Workflow Improvement
- Process Documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Manufacturing
- English-French Bilingual