Job Overview:Responsible for the generation of a production plan to maintain the necessary inventory needs. The role will also be responsible to ensure that materials are ordered and delivered on time and that all manual and computerized records are kept up to dateKey Responsibilities:Review labels, packaging and film requirements, determine requirements, schedule production as per supply and communicate requirements to appropriate personnelReview client orders and prepare production Plan (schedule) to ensure all orders are filled to meet the clients' requirementsCollaborate with all operational departments including QA, Sales, Customer Service personnel as required to fulfill clients' orders / requirements.Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.Provide input to the department in the developing of inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outsReport scheduling, managing orders for deployment and manipulate spreadsheetsPrepare daily, weekly, monthly efficiency, yield, and productivity reportsRun the Planning Worksheet on an ERP to run the planning processData Entry into system for delivery of productsReview historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models,



and evaluate forecast resultsEnsure that there is ample supply to ship, organize materials, and make sure schedules are created and keptNeeds to be aware of orders on hold and when they are releasedManage order and delivery datesThe Recipe for Success:Completion of college degree in Business or Supply Chain ManagementMinimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Production SchedulerExperience implementing and utilizing ERP softwareExtensive knowledge of MPS/MRP, Demand Flow, JIT, Forecasting, Inventory Planning and Supply Chain DesignAble to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, lead business discussions and train othersAble to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departmentsProficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience implementing and utilizing ERP softwareAble to find new methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing practices as needed.Highly focused and proactiveWhat we can offer:As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.Learning and growth; we are working to create an setting where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

📌 Materials Planner (Toronto)
🏢 Giveandgo
📍 Toronto