SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Production Planner will be responsible for coordinating production activities and material usage planning for manufacturing site(s) at BBIOVECTRA. This role will support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Master Capacity Schedule (MCS) by ensuring timely material availability, creating and maintaining bills of materials, and managing requisitions from order placement to release.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Analyzing production schedules, forecasting and planning material needs, and managing inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production

Building and maintaining detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) for production processes within BIOVECTRA's ERP system

Chairing weekly supply chain meetings to align production schedule with sales, manufacturing, procurement, project management, and QC departments

Confirming and verifying manufacturing schedule to plan material requirements

Publishing forecasts for procurement to plan orders and coordinate required deliveries

Creating and submitting requisitions to the procurement department for required materials

Monitoring the process from order initiation to release, ensuring timely material availability to support on-schedule manufacturing

Optimizing inventory levels to balance cost efficiency with meeting service requirements, while ensuring strict adherence to on-time manufacturing schedules

Identifying material shortages based on updated lead times from procurement

Tracking and reporting actual consumption vs planned consumption

Identifying and recommending solutions to resolve material constraints





Creating jobs in the ERP system and coordinating with the warehouse team for staging to align with manufacturing schedule

Continuously monitoring pace of production through shift reports for exceptions in raw material usage and inventory levels to ensure continued available stock is ordered for uninterrupted on‑time production

Performing analysis to recommend maintaining optimal inventory levels of raw material and consumables

Ensuring compliance with QMS requirements, such as new materials and management of change (MOC) processes

Ensuring the achievement of assigned KPIs in a timely manner

Working effectively and cooperatively in a multi‑functional team environment and with all departments and levels of leadership

Adhering to BIOVECTRA’s Health and Safety Policy as outlined in CP0010 Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Statements of Principle, and Responsibilities

Additional duties assigned, based on business needs on supervisor’s request

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, supply chain, or related field preferred

Other technical diploma supplemented with technical training or equivalent work experience may be considered

CPIM, CSCP certification is a strong asset

EXPERIENCE

1+ year of manufacturing experience, preferred planning and/or project management experience





Proficiency in computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite, SAP/ERP systems

PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management

Strong problem‑solving abilities with expertise in mathematics, data analysis, and analytical thinking

Exceptional follow‑up and planning skills

Must work well under pressure and be able to prioritize workloads

Proficient communicator, both written and oral

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and team skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership

Ownership Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This job has a full time weekly schedule.

The full‑time equivalent pay range for this position is $20.37 - $35.65/hr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and advantages. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: Manufacturing

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📌 Production Planning Admin (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Agilent Technologies
📍 Nova Scotia