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:

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

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