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 45 minutes north of Barrie, ON is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead and transform their production planning and material strategy. You will play a critical role in revamping the present ERP/MRP process to align 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:
In office daily
Oversee MRP activities, master scheduling, and capacity planning
Ensure ERP/MRP data accuracy to support planning and procurement decisions
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Planning & Materials professionals (6 employees)
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
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
Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory health
Ensure compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 standards

What You Bring:
Required Qualifications
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

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