Assistant Production Planner (Co-op)

S&C Electric; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Production Planner to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your knowledge of supply chain management to optimize production planning for various product lines. You will collaborate closely with production planners, monitor inventory levels, and utilize Oracle ERP to ensure smooth operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently pursuing a degree in a related field, offering hands-on experience in a supportive environment. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and are eager to tackle challenges, this role is for you!

Benefits

Subsidized Public Transit Program

Discounted Food & Beverages

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree/diploma in Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems for production planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and production planning for assigned assembly line.
• Act as a liaison between internal customers for production schedule adjustments.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Related Field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary
The Assistant Production Planner plays an important role within the production planning department, leveraging their knowledge and understanding of business needs to handle the planning of resources for assigned product lines. The Assistant Production Planner plans, measures, and monitors capacities of a product line within the organization. They also resolve issues related to the planning of individual production lines. They play a vital role in problem - solving within Oracle ERP and keeping production running.

Work Term: Fall 2025: 4 Months (Sept - Dec 2025) or 8 Months (Sept 2025 - Apr 2026)

Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week (Mon-Fri)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the scheduling and production planning for assigned assembly line at S&C.
• Partners with production planners and schedulers to determine the needs of the line, supply requirements and optimal scheduling for assembly operations.
• Monitor current inventory counts, dynamically recommending purchases based on adjusted production schedules and adjustments to one hand numbers when appropriate.
• Act as a liaison between internal customers, facilitating communication and ensuring all parties are informed when production schedule adjustments or changes are needed.
• Update and maintain item data in Oracle ERP system to achieve optimal inventory levels for production goals.
• Investigate and address challenges related to product variations and supplier issues, collaborating with the buyers to develop resolutions when needed.
• Generate and issue reports for weekly or monthly forecasts.
• understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary in Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Enrolled and eligible for a 4 or 8 month Co-op work term starting in the Fall of 2025 (Sept - Dec) or (Sept 2025 - Apr 2026)
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, adjusting communication approaches based on the audience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as a part of the team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to identify potential issues and seek support for resolution.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for production planning process.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

In return you will have access to...

• Subsidized Public Transit Program
• Discounted Food & Beverages

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.'s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.