Materials Planner

Job summary

The Materials Planner will build and maintain relationships with suppliers while utilizing SAP to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials for production. They will also assist in identifying potential shortages and managing purchase orders to meet inventory requirements.

Job details

Our Windsor- Essex, ON based food manufacturing client is looking for the Materials Planner for their facility. Pay - $60-$65K: Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with raw material suppliers and vendors. Utilize SAP to monitor and maintain a consistent and sufficient supply of raw materials to support production requirements. Support the PPIC Manager in identifying and addressing potential raw material shortages or conflicts that may impact production schedules. Prepare vendor forecasts and manage purchase orders to meet production and inventory requirements. Maintain accurate SAP master data, vendor information, and supplier contracts. Monitor material availability and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely deliveries. Job Requirements University degree or college diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Material Planning, or a related field. Proficiency in MS Office and SAP; experience with ERP systems is an asset. 1 3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment. Experience working with SAP in a materials, purchasing, or production planning function is an asset. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles is an asset. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What you’ll do

The Materials Planner will build and maintain relationships with suppliers while utilizing SAP to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials for production. They will also assist in identifying potential shortages and managing purchase orders to meet inventory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a university degree or college diploma in a relevant field and have 1-3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is required, along with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• SAP
• Materials Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Production Scheduling
• Inventory Management
• Purchase Orders
• Master Data Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem-solving
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• ERP Systems
• MS Office

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership

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