Materials Planning Manager
Location : 45 minutes north of Barrie, ON
Salary : $115,000 – $125,000 + 5% Bonus
Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent
Environment: Manufacturing
Our well-known manufacturing client is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead and transform their production planning and material strategy. You will play a critical role in aligning demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and production capabilities into a cohesive, data-driven plan that supports both short- and long-term business goals.
The Perks: Market-competitive salary: $115K–$125K + 5% annual bonus
3 weeks vacation
Comprehensive benefits
Defined contribution pension plan
The Role: Lead and enhance a robust Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process
Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align demand forecasts with production plans
Translate business drivers into actionable production and materials strategies
Oversee MRP activities, master scheduling, and capacity planning
Ensure ERP/MRP data accuracy to support planning and procurement decisions
Manage inventory levels, stock targets, and obsolescence strategies




Collaborate with Procurement to resolve shortages and improve supplier performance
Track production performance and provide insights to senior leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Planning & Materials professionals (5 employees)
Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory health
Ensure compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 standards
What You Bring: Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering
8+ years of production planning experience, including 3+ years in leadership
Strong expertise in SIOP and MRP processes
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor; Infor LN is an asset)
Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis
Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement focus
Eligibility for Controlled Goods Program & Canadian security clearance: Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with 5 consecutive years living in Canada
Preferred APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

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📌 Materials Planning Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Manpower Canada
📍 Ontario