Material Planner

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, applied math or other relevant degree. Strong understanding of at least advanced planning systems and its functionality, e.g. Kinaxis, o9 Solutions. Knowledge of ERP functionality, experience with SAP / Oracle / JDE an asset. Demonstrated experience in materials or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. Exceptional drive, excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to immediately contribute in a collaborative team environment. An ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of client focus. Strong work ethic and high attention to detail, with a desire to learn.

Manage the Materials planning process with key stakeholders to create and manage Forecasts for supply planning, procurement, and distribution. Identify key demand risks to support Sales and Operations Planning, incorporating into business contingency planning while maintaining strategic inventory values. Define order volumes based on adjusted aggregated demand, capacity, and constraints. Create long-term demand forecasts, considering market conditions; and share that forecast information with other parts of the organization. Measurement and reporting of trends to assist in identifying opportunities for increased forecast accuracy and process improvement.