New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and align Materials Planning operations across multiple organizations, including both Transit and Coach, with a focus on achieving standardization and operational excellence. This includes ensuring the timely and accurate release of work orders to support manufacturing operations, while closely coordinating with all production sites to maintain adherence to the production schedule. The role is also accountable for driving improvements in inventory management, reducing costs, and enhancing overall efficiency and performance across the supply chain.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Manage the Materials department budget, including overtime, salaries, and operational expenses
Drive performance by ensuring KPIs and MBO goals are met across all teams
Standardize and optimize processes to reduce waste, costs and inventory thrugh effective system utilization
Oversee accurate and timely release of fabrication work orders
Align supply and demand to ensure on-time delivery for Transit, Coach, and Service Centre customers
Ensure smooth and efficient material flow to support production schedules across all sites
Manage execution of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure job accuracy and production readiness
Lead and support insourcing and outsourcing initiatives across Transit and Coach operations
Communicate and execute schedule changes across multiple sites effectively
Implement inventory strategies to maintain optimized inventory levels
Provide mentorship, training, and performance guidance to teams across all locations
Lead and delegate continuous improvement initiatives to drive departmental efficiency
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience through work experience in manufacturing and planning, APICS Certification considered an asset
5-10 years’ experience in Production Planning within a fast-paced manufacturing and inventory control environment
Strong understanding of MRP, Oracle and advanced skills in MS Excel
Demonstrated success in optimizing inventory levels and reducing material-related costs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency
Excellent communication and leadership abilities to manage teams and coordinate across departments
Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.
NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.
WHY JOIN US:
Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
Paid holidays and vacation
Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.
