Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role:

The Junior Production Planner is responsible for ensuring best practice(s) in demand planning, inventory planning, production planning and supply planning and on less complex programs & products. This position will work closely with Master Scheduler, Purchasing and Logistics. The Production planner shall ensure that production schedules are created completed on time and within budget.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily & weekly production schedules
• Issue all production orders per planned orders and production schedule
• Close and reconcile production/work orders
• Report and drive solutions on material availability issues
• Work with the Procurement specialist to solve any material shortages
• Drive, monitor & status production progress (Work In Progress)
• Ensure that any unused material is returned to stock
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Maintain, and ensure execution of the Production Schedule
• Work with cross functional team to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments
• Participate in business planning meetings to plan activities in future time period
• Read and analyze charts, production orders, production schedules and other records/reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Administer physical count activities with Material Stores Operators and reconcile inventory discrepancy
• Perform and justify Inventory Adjustments
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, lead business discussions and train others
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Able to find new methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing practices as needed
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
• Knowledge of local and federal regulations and ordinances
• Meticulous records maintenance skills

Education and Experience:

• 0-2years' of experience in manufacturing is an asset
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management is an asset
• 0-2years' experience as a Production Planner is an asset
• Knowledge of ERP systems related to materials, scheduling, MRP, MPS, BOM operations/processes is an asset
• Basic Knowledge of MPS/MRP, Demand Flow, JIT, Forecasting, Inventory Planning, and Kanban, would be preferred

Comments/Special Considerations:

-Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

The compensation for this role is $70,116.80/year.