Buyer/Planner

Join Us as Buyer/Planner (Contractor)!

Are you a detail-oriented supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? ORBCOMM is seeking a Buyer/Planner Contractor to provide maternity leave coverage from the end of March 2027 through March 2028. In this role, you will help ensure material availability, supplier performance, and customer delivery commitments while partnering across multiple functions to support business operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This role plays an important part in maintaining customer delivery performance and supply continuity. You will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Order Management teams to support demand and supply planning activities, manage supplier commitments, and help ensure customer expectations are met. This role will be based in Ottawa, ON, working on a hybrid schedule with at least (3) days on-site per week.

What You’ll Do

Customer Delivery & Order Management

• Maintain accurate customer order promise dates.
• Achieve 95% on-time delivery to the first promised ship date.
• Support customer delivery commitments through effective planning and coordination.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Create and release purchase orders based on material requirements.
• Proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance and help address delivery risks.

Supply Planning & Inventory Support

• Develop and manage detailed demand and supply plans.
• Support material availability and supply continuity.
• Help maintain inventory levels necessary to meet customer and business requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Order Management teams to improve customer delivery performance and overall customer experience.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative and analytical supply chain professional who is focused on execution, customer service, and continuous improvement.

If you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong Excel analysis skills.
• Experience with demand planning, supply planning, procurement, or materials management activities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Preferred: Additional supply chain planning or procurement experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to support daily tasks and productivity.
• Commitment to continuous learning in digital and AI literacy.

Then we want to meet you!

The Benefits of Working Here A career with ORBCOMM offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills and expand your expertise in a collaborative, innovative environment. Beyond being part of an exceptional team, we provide a competitive, locally relevant benefits package designed to support our employees around the world. Benefits vary by location and include health and wellness coverage, paid time off, retirement or savings programs, flexible work arrangements, insurance coverage, lifestyle perks, and access to employee discounts - helping you thrive both professionally and personally.

The anticipated starting salary range for candidates expressing interest in this position is $70,000 – $85,000 CAD. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as location, technical experience, skills, certifications, etc.

How We Hire

ORBCOMM uses technology-enabled tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by people, as part of our human-led, tech-enabled culture.

About Us

At ORBCOMM, we’re pioneers in IoT technology that drives innovation and empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions. Our industry-leading solutions enable customers to boost productivity, streamline operations, and increase their bottom line. With over 30 years of experience and the most comprehensive solution portfolio in the industry, we enable the management of millions of assets worldwide across diverse sectors, including transportation, heavy industries, satellite, and maritime. Discover how ORBCOMM is transforming industries and unlocking the potential of data to drive meaningful change at www.orbcomm.com! 

Ready to Join Us?

We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Your skills and passion can help us achieve remarkable things! If you’re seeking a thrilling career opportunity in a vibrant, growth-oriented environment, ORBCOMM is the perfect fit for you.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At ORBCOMM, we are also dedicated to ensuring accessibility and are pleased to offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process.