Raw Materials Planner

Job summary

The Raw Materials Planner is responsible for maintaining vendor relationships and using SAP to ensure a consistent supply of materials for production. Key tasks include creating vendor forecasts, managing purchase orders, and maintaining SAP master data.

Job details

Highbury Canco knows its fundamental value comes from its Employees who live, work, and play in Leamington and the surrounding area. We are proud to have created a company environment of growth, education, recognition and appreciation through many initiatives and programs. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, in-depth training, apprenticeships and mentoring programs, as well as employee appreciation initiatives and access to employee only discounts to our Highbury Brand Store. Our belief is that as you grow in life, we want you to grow in your role with us. We take pride in developing your skills and will take every opportunity to promote our team members to new roles within the company. We are currently seeking a Raw Materials Planner to join our team of passionate employees. Reporting to the Manager of Production Planning and Inventory Control (PPIC), the Raw Materials Planner will be responsible for: Establishing and maintaining raw material vendor relationships Using SAP to ensure the consistent and adequate supply of raw materials needed for production Assisting the PPIC Manager to anticipate any raw material conflicts affecting production schedule Creating vendor forecasts and purchase orders Maintaining SAP master data and vendor contracts Job Requirements: University degree OR College diploma in business, logistics, material planning, or equivalent Proficiency with software systems including MS Office and SAP 1-3 years’ experience in a fast-paced production environment with SAP experience would be an asset Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Principals would be an asset Excellent communication skills Why you should join us: Company Culture At Highbury, we are more than just a company. We are a family. We care about each other and support each other in our work. We celebrate our achievements and learn from our challenges. We embrace diversity and inclusion and respect everyone’s opinions and perspectives. We have fun together and enjoy what we do. Benefits & Perks We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, wellness programs, recognition programs, and more. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online with your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Highbury is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment for all our employees. This job posting is for an existing vacancy that the employer currently intends to fill. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Raw Materials Planner is responsible for maintaining vendor relationships and using SAP to ensure a consistent supply of materials for production. Key tasks include creating vendor forecasts, managing purchase orders, and maintaining SAP master data.

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree or college diploma in business, logistics, or material planning, along with proficiency in MS Office and SAP. Experience in a fast-paced production environment and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing are considered assets.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts • Wellness Programs • Recognition Programs

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• SAP
• Material Planning
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Forecasting
• Purchase Orders
• MS Office
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication Skills
• Inventory Control

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage