Our client, a leading steel producer in Eastern Ontario with more than 600 employees, is undertaking a major transformation of its planning processes through the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365. The company is looking for a Production Planning Specialist to lead the planning stream of this initiative.

The mandate
Reporting to the SIOP Planning Manager, the specialist will evaluate the current production planning process and, in collaboration with the D365 project team and an external implementation consultant, develop the D365 planning process that meets the company's requirements. This is a pivotal role: over the first year, the successful candidate will both run day-to-day production planning and deliver a working D365 planning process adopted by the teams.

The role day to day

Facilitate the planning of the production schedule and billet procurement from all suppliers

Monitor wire rod shipments and adjust the production schedule to improve shipments against forecast

Monitor daily plant loading to ensure all customer orders are produced and approved for shipment

Monitor capacity loading of processors so material reaches customers on time and affiliate processors run efficiently

Design and document the D365 planning process with the project team and the external consultant

Facilitate internal review and training sessions with the teams

Track and report on departmental KPIs

The ideal profile





5 to 7 years of related planning experience, particularly using an ERP system, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in industrial manufacturing

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, an asset

Comfortable with contemporary software applications

Proven ability to delegate, prioritize and communicate clearly with leadership

Ability to facilitate internal review and training sessions

Bilingual: English and French, spoken and written (required)

Key skills: Production Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (SIOP), Microsoft Dynamics 365, ERP Systems, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, KPI Reporting, Industrial Manufacturing, Process Improvement

What Our Client Offers

Salary of $90,000 to $110,000

Permanent, full-time position on a 40-hour schedule

Hybrid work format (details to be discussed), based in L'Orignal, Ontario

Life and disability insurance, plus medical, dental and vision care

Employee Assistance Program including telemedicine

RRSP with matching employer contribution, up to a set maximum

Protective equipment provided

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Larouche Raymond uses AI-assisted candidate-evaluation tools as part of its screening process.

Canadian work experience is not required.

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📌 Production Planning Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 Larouche Raymond Headhunters
📍 Ontario