Who we need
Our client, a North American manufacturer with operations in Canada and the
United States, is seeking a Material Planner. You will play a critical role in
ensuring the timely procurement and delivery of components as well as packaging
materials. Your focus will be on balancing inventory targets, minimizing
shortages and obsolescence, and supporting smooth production execution.
This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly. To
be successful, you need to be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable
collaborating across teams to keep production on track.
Please note that this is a hybrid position.
What’s in it for you
Make an immediate impact. You will directly influence the efficiency and
reliability of production operations by ensuring materials are available when
needed. Your ability to anticipate and resolve supply issues will help deliver
on commitments to customers.
Be part of a collaborative team. You will work closely with colleagues across
Production Planning, Procurement, Sales, Quality Assurance, and Customer
Service, building relationships that drive results.
Grow your expertise. This role offers the opportunity to expand your skills in
ERP systems, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization while contributing
to continuous improvement projects that enhance supply chain performance.
How you will make an impact:
- Plan and replenish materials. You will convert ERP-generated planned orders
into accurate purchase orders with appropriate lead times. You will monitor
open orders, proactively resolving supplier delays caused by stockouts,
transit issues, customs holds, or other disruptions. You will coordinate with
production planning and warehousing to ensure on-time material delivery and
maintain accurate MRP data.
- Manage inventory levels. You will track SKU-level inventory and implement
actions to prevent overstock, expired ingredients, or obsolescence. You will
adjust order quantities and timing based on production schedule changes,
sales orders, and material substitutions.
- Collaborate across functions. You will partner with Procurement to identify
alternate sources or negotiate improved terms, work with suppliers to reduce
minimum order quantities for short shelf-life products, and communicate
material availability updates and risks to all stakeholders.
- Support forecasting. You will work with Demand and Production Planning teams
to align material requirements with sales forecasts, provide input on
forecast deviations, and support root cause analysis to improve accuracy.
- Contribute to continuous improvement. You will recommend and help implement
process enhancements to improve MRP utilization, data accuracy, and supplier
performance while reducing waste and cost.
What you bring:
- The experience. You have post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management,
Business, or a related field, and at least 2 years of experience in material
planning, purchasing, or supply chain within manufacturing.
- The technical skills. You are proficient with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics
is an asset) and advanced in Microsoft Excel. You have knowledge of Material
Requirements Planning (MRP), Bills of Materials (BOM), and inventory control
principles. You can interpret data to make informed decisions and act
quickly. SCMP, CPIM, or CSCP designation (in progress or completed) is an
asset. You are willing to travel in Canada/USA up to 2–3 times annually.
- The interpersonal skills. You are a proactive problem-solver who can adapt
quickly to changing priorities. You are detail-oriented, highly organized,
and able to communicate clearly and concisely. You thrive in a collaborative
environment, building positive relationships with both internal teams and
external partners
Apply now.
TalentMinded welcomes and appreciates candidates with a range of backgrounds and
experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want
to play an integral role in delivering innovative products, apply to express
your interest.
What you can expect from the interview process:
- A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the
role. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video
interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to
interview.
- A virtual interview with Managers on the Production Planning and Materials
teams, and a member of the Human Resources team. You will discuss how your
experience in materials planning aligns with the needs of the
cross-functional team.
- An onsite plant tour and a final interview with the Director Supply Chain
Planning to learn more about our production processes and the organization.
This will be a chance to see the plant setup, understand the working
environment, and ask questions.
Should you require accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please
contact us at careers@talentminded.ca, and we will be happy to help.
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