Buyer/Planner

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd.; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing firm in Orillia is seeking a Buyer/Planner. This role involves managing purchasing and production planning to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate has experience with ERP systems, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. Responsibilities include order management, coordinating materials, and supporting production efficiency. This position offers competitive compensation and additional benefits including health care and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress

On-site parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and ensure accuracy.
• Create and release production work orders.
• Coordinate nesting priorities with programming teams.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Production planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Education

High school or college diploma

PMAC or APICS accreditation

Tools

ERP or MRP systems

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job ID: 10440

Company Description

Our client is a leading precision manufacturing company that specializes in delivering high-quality, complex components and assemblies to clients across a range of industries. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they have earned their established reputation for delivering the highest levels of precision, quality, and reliability in every project they undertake.

The company’s state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled engineers, machinists, and technicians who are dedicated to delivering the best possible results for their clients. Whether it’s a simple prototype or a complex project, this industry-leading employer has the expertise, experience, and resources to deliver precision machining solutions that meet the exacting standards of even the most demanding clients.

Their core values of integrity, quality, and innovation are reflected in everything they do. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the finished product, they are committed to working closely with each client to ensure that their specific needs and requirements are fully understood and met.

Compensation

A comprehensive compensation package is on offer, consisting of:

• Competitive salary
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Casual dress
• On‑site parking
• Company events

Position Description

Our client, a well‑established advanced manufacturer, is seeking a Buyer/Planner (on days) to support the smooth and efficient flow of materials, production schedules, and outsourced services across a multi‑shift operation. This role blends strategic purchasing with hands‑on production planning to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to specification.

The ideal candidate enjoys balancing supplier management, data accuracy, and schedule coordination while playing a central role in keeping the entire production process running seamlessly.

Purchasing and Supplier Coordination

• Issue and manage purchase orders generated through MRP, ensuring delivery dates, quantities, and specifications are accurate.
• Maintain clean and reliable ERP data for purchasing and scheduling activities.
• Align incoming materials and outsourced services with production timelines to avoid delays and bottlenecks.
• Work with suppliers to address late deliveries, shortages, or quality concerns that could affect manufacturing output or customer commitments.
• Support the Supply Chain Manager with analysis of usage trends, lead time changes, alternate supplier options, and shifting market conditions.
• Prepare monthly inventory reports and assist with managing excess or obsolete stock.
• Maintain component inventory levels using MIN MAX principles and demand run‑rate analysis.
• Participate in new supplier assessments with Quality and Engineering teams as part of the vendor approval process.

Production Planning

• Create production work orders and release them to the shop floor with accurate routing, quantities, and scheduling details.
• Schedule work orders in the ERP system to meet sales order due dates and support on‑time delivery performance.
• Coordinate nesting priorities with programming teams to optimize material utilization and workflow.
• Monitor material readiness and ensure all required inputs reach production on schedule, supporting lean manufacturing practices.
• Provide up‑to‑date production schedules during daily and weekly meetings with operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing and production planning processes, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems and an understanding of data accuracy in scheduling.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, work center scheduling, and general production workflows.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and customers.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication is an asset.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Collaborative team player with a customer service focus and a positive attitude.

Education

• High school or college diploma combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain coordination.
• PMAC or APICS accreditation is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Job Type - Day Shift, On‑Site, Permanent, Full‑Time
• Industries - Manufacturing
• Job Categories - Materials Management/Purchasing
• Manages Others - No
• Required Travel - No
• Relocation Assistance - No

Learn More About the Recruiter

John Barron, B.A.: With deep roots in both the United Kingdom and Canada, John brings a rare and powerful dual‑market perspective that helps industry‑leading companies find the best, right‑fit talent for their very important hiring needs. Serving as a cornerstone of our UK recruitment practice, he has clients both across the pond and here in North America. While his experience spans several industries and sectors, he earnestly finds manufacturing to be a most exciting, promising and diverse sector and one in which he has found particular success, forging a strong reputation for recruiting excellence.

How to Apply

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About Stoakley‑Stewart Consultants

Stoakley‑Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top‑notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs. In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley‑Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.