Production Planner--Planificateur de production

Job summary

Maintain five-year spare-parts forecasts for engine programs, manage inventory and safety-stock targets, and lead long-term planning and shortage-resolution activities. Improve planning processes and analytics adoption, influence supply-chain strategies and policies, and communicate findings to senior and executive leaders.

Job details

Our client, a well-known multinational manufacturer in the aerospace industry, is looking for an experienced Production Planner for their location on the south shore (Longueuil) of Montreal. ***Please note that this is an onsite position and requires to work on location 5 days a week! 1.0 Purpose This document defines the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. The role ensures accurate forecasting and planning of spare parts for engine programs, optimizing inventory levels and supporting customer needs through collaboration with cross-functional teams. 2.0 Scope The scope of this position includes managing long-term spare parts forecasts, inventory targets, and planning strategies for engine programs. The role involves influencing policies, improving processes, and leveraging analytics to enhance supply chain performance. 3.0 Responsibilities General Responsibilities: · Maintain a 5-year forecast for spare parts related to engine models. · Manage inventory levels, safety stock, and ensure inventory targets are met. · Lead and participate in meetings for long-term planning and shortage resolution (SIOP, MML, Consensus Governance). · Plan campaigns and manage configuration changes. · Apply systems-level thinking to connect all facets of the business. · Utilize problem-solving skills to process complex information and present it clearly. · Leverage and improve adoption of analytics tools (Power BI, advanced analytics, AI, UI/UX). · Influence strategies, policies, and procedures. · Present to senior and executive leadership. · Identify and address process gaps. · Drive continuous improvement initiatives (process updates, training material, business mapping). 4.0 Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience. · Fields of study: Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations or Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related business disciplines. · Strong project management and business acumen. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. · Proficiency in MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access). · Occasional business travel required. · Strong English skills for documentation and communication in an international context. 5.0 Work Environment This is a full-time, on-site position based in Longueuil, QC, with flexible hours from Monday to Friday. 6.0 Safety · All employees have a duty to care for their safety and for the safety of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. Therefore, it is the duty of every employee to: · Respect and apply safety rules and procedures. · Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices as required. · Promote industrial hygiene and exercise safety precautions. · Report incidents and damages to management whether injuries are involved or not. · Participate in incident investigation. · Report hazards to management. · Ensure a high standard of housekeeping in the work area. · Be a safety role model to all employees. What Do We Offer You? Long Term position Competitive base + vacation pay. Prompt weekly paychecks via direct deposit. Full benefits: Health & Dental. Employee Assistance Program. Continuous learning opportunities via our Kelly Learning Center online tool. About Kelly Services At Kelly, we believe in the strength of relationships rather than transactions. That’s why we are committed to placing job seekers among the best employers in Canada and around the world. Our positions range from entry levels to manager levels on a temporary or permanent basis.

What you’ll do

Maintain five-year spare-parts forecasts for engine programs, manage inventory and safety-stock targets, and lead long-term planning and shortage-resolution activities. Improve planning processes and analytics adoption, influence supply-chain strategies and policies, and communicate findings to senior and executive leaders.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with at least five years, in a relevant engineering, operations, supply-chain, finance, or business field. Candidates should bring strong project-management and business skills, excellent communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong English; occasional business travel is required.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production Planning
• Spare Parts Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Safety Stock Management
• Long-Term Planning
• Shortage Resolution
• Campaign Planning
• Configuration Change Management
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Data Analytics
• Power BI
• Advanced Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Process Improvement
• Executive Presentations

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Engineering

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