Essential ResponsibilitiesAs a key player in daily scheduling and planning activities, you will focus on final and sub‑assembly machining production and service, meeting short‑term objectives, swiftly resolving issues, establishing long‑term plans, and conducting root cause analysis to enhance efficiency and expedite the scheduling process.Collaborate with team members to resolve issues, track material availability, advise on material shortages, maintain daily communication with internal stakeholders (Production, Sourcing, Quality, Service, Engineering, Sales), and fulfill shop requirements through the scheduling and release of production orders.Work extensively within Oracle ERP/ASCP and Microsoft Excel.Maintain and improve inventory planning and control systems to ensure that the right material can be received in the right time to support on‑time fulfillment.Use problem‑solving skills to work through fulfillment and supplier issues.Understand issues and opportunities within areas of responsibility and drive process improvements.Create, review, and update necessary reports to effectively communicate to all levels of the business.Keep system maintenance for accuracy and alignment of scheduled dates in the ERP system.Collaborate with SIOP to analyze, identify, and act on concerns in demand signals.Monitor material input to ensure inventory levels are maintained and balance material supply and inventory replenishment.Mitigate and minimize expediting fees and other expenses with suppliers.Support key planning inputs into ERP, including lead times, minimum and maximum, fixed order, and fixed lot multiplier quantities, days of supply, etc.Manage supplier updates in ERP to ensure they are up‑to‑date and of qualitative value to internal customers.Support supplier performance initiatives and drive resolution of performance issues by understanding supplier capacities and capabilities.Support key business initiatives through continuous improvement projects.Drive Supply ON adoption with suppliers.Contribute to projects as a team member or lead small projects.Manage daily and long‑range scheduling by rescheduling jobs for pull‑ins (expedites) and push‑outs (for inventory control).Qualifications / RequirementsWorking knowledge of Material Requirements Planning module – Oracle, SAP, etc.Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with supply chain focus or related field (or 3+ years of comparable industry experience)Proficient in Microsoft Office applicationsDemonstrated ability to motivate, influence people across a complex matrixed organization, drive change at all levels, and excel in a fast‑paced business environmentConsistent track record of meeting and exceeding key performance objectivesDemonstrated ability to organize, assess, prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables amid frequently changing prioritiesDemonstrated robust customer service and detail‑oriented mindsetAbility to analyze problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient solutionsLead initiatives of moderate scope and impactDesired CharacteristicsAPICS CertificationDemonstrated ability to multi‑task and coordinate several projects simultaneouslySignificant planning, scheduling, or equivalent experienceDemonstrated ability to work independently under tight time deadlinesStrong oral and written communication skillsPrevious planning, procurement, scheduling, or equivalent experienceMust be a collaborative team player, willing to take ownership of decisions and be a results‑oriented self‑starterThe salary range for this position is $85,000 – $106,000.AccommodationsINNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at
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📌 Production Planner - $85,000 - $106,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 INNIO
📍 Winnipeg