Production Planner

Job summary

Create and communicate production schedules, monitor customer orders through plant processes, and coordinate raw material purchases and product movement to tubular mills. Adjust plans to changing requirements and constraints, track capacity and variances, and support forecasting documentation and revenue and customer-demand goals.

Job details

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. Job Description And Responsibilities We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Production, Planning & Control team in Calgary. In this role, this position would work closely with our Sales, Operations, Tubular Planning and Finance teams to create manufacturing orders, plan and schedule coupling production; ensure sufficient raw material, coordinate movement of products to our tubular mills; provide analytical and reporting support to ensure revenue goals and customer demands are met. This position will report directly to the Production Planning Director. Create, outline and communicate required schedules, defining what is required from the operations team Schedule and monitor production of customer orders through all plant processes Coordinating raw material buys based on firm orders and forecasts Adjust day-to-day production schedule based on changes in tubular mill requirements, production constraints and raw material availability Report variances and define potential options to overcome challenges as they arise Have a clear understanding of operational concepts such as just-in-time planning, lead time, weeks on hand and weeks of supply Closely coordinate and communicate production & supply plans to tubular mills Track and update capacities as it relates to product mix to meet production requirements Communicate when purchases are required to supplement internal production Help tubular planners manage the rules for order acceptance and forecast consumption Ensure that all documentation for the sales forecasting processes and systems are current Requirements BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or other related fields Knowledge of OCTG industry standards including API, CSA, and ASTM an asset 1-2 years related experience in a scheduling/planning role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in tubular and/or steel mill operations Ability to motivate employees and effectively carry out tasks through others; ability to foster a cooperative work environment in a matrix organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Power BI and the ability to learn various in-house computer software Ability to effectively plan, develop and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously Strong interpersonal and communication skills, meticulous ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; effective conflict resolution and/or mediation skills Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits! Competitive wages and bonus opportunities Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost Short and long-term disability programs Competitive retirement plans Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company Tuition reimbursement While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!

What you’ll do

Create and communicate production schedules, monitor customer orders through plant processes, and coordinate raw material purchases and product movement to tubular mills. Adjust plans to changing requirements and constraints, track capacity and variances, and support forecasting documentation and revenue and customer-demand goals.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field is required, along with 1–2 years of planning or scheduling experience in manufacturing; tubular or steel mill experience is preferred. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Power BI, able to coordinate multiple projects, and have strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills; knowledge of API, CSA, and ASTM standards is an asset.

Benefits

• Family Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Employer-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Career Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus Opportunities

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Supply Planning · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Raw Material Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Forecasting
• Order Management
• Supply Planning
• Variance Reporting
• Microsoft Office
• Power BI
• Project Coordination
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Interpersonal Skills
• OCTG Industry Standards

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Data & Analytics

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