About the RoleThe Manufacturing Planner oversees production scheduling and coordination to meet customer delivery requirements while optimizing inventory and material flow. This role collaborates closely with internal teams and with Suppliers to drive efficient operations in a fast‑paced automotive environment.This position will be on a bi‑weekly rotation of days and afternoons.Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuild and manage production schedules to meet customer demand while aligning with capacity and material availabilityPartner with Production, Purchasing, Sales, and Logistics to prioritize orders and maintain smooth, on‑time delivery performanceTranslate production plans into material and component requirements, supporting accurate and efficient planningDevelop and communicate supplier forecasts based on lead times and demand signalsMonitor supplier delivery performance and coordinate inbound logistics to ensure uninterrupted production flowProactively address scheduling challenges, including material shortages, supplier delays, and changing customer requirementsIssue and manage purchase orders to support production needs and maintain material availabilityManage inventory levels to support operations while reducing excess and obsolete stockCommunicate risks, shortages,



and potential delays in a timely and clear manner to key stakeholdersMaintain accurate system data within the ERP, including BOMs and routings for all partsValidate incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documentationConduct cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods to ensure inventory accuracyCoordinate shipping logistics and documentation for non‑OEM customer ordersContribute to continuous improvement efforts and support additional operational initiatives as neededQualificationsCollege diploma or university degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience)At least 2 years of experience with planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environmentGood communication skills and ability to work with different teamsExperience working in high‑volume, JIT production environmentsComfortable using MRP/ERP systems (PLEX experience is a bonus)Robust problem‑solving and organizational skills with attention to detailUnderstanding of scheduling, inventory, and supplier coordinationAbility to read and work with BOMs, routings, and production dataComfortable using Excel and standard business tools#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Production Planning Associate (Elora)
🏢 Kaizen Lab
📍 Elora