Opening for a Materials Planner based out of the Welland Manufacturing facility. This position is full-time, and offers a competitive wage and advantages package.

Brief Description

This role is responsible for the timely delivery of raw materials and components to support plant production activities.

Responsibilities:
Effectively communicates with 3rd parties to ensure best interests of the business are met when securing raw materials
Interacts with trucking companies to ensure pick up requests are issued
Maintains and supplies relevant KPI and other reporting data
Interacts daily with Scheduler to ensure planning functions are in line with demand
Interacts with Receiving Dept to confirm raw material deliveries
Understands how material planning supports on time deliveries
Monitors inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained and ensures slow moving/ obsolete inventory is addressed in a timely manner.
Understands the financial impact of excess stock levels on working capital.
Active member of annual physical inventory team

Job Requirements




University degree or College diploma-preferred Operations / Supply Chain Management or equivalent
5 years’ experience in MRP driven manufacturing setting
Sound understanding of MRP systems; preferred SAP A1
Robust computer skills. High level MS Excel required
Knowledge of purchasing terminology is an asset

Capabilities and Success Factors
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Versatile and tolerant to rapidly changing work setting
Able to react quickly to sudden demand for product requirement
Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Wage: $30 to $32/hr

Shifts: Mondays to Fridays, 7am to 3:30pm

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Buyer/materials Planner Welland
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