Buyer Planner

Epiroc; Dollard-des-Ormeaux; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company in Dollard-des-Ormeaux is seeking a Planner/Buyer to oversee scheduling, production orders, and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in administration or engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong communication skills in both French and English, as well as proficiency in data analysis and Excel. The company offers competitive benefits, including group insurance and focus on sustainability.

Benefits

Group insurance (life, disability, dental and medical)

Travel insurance

RRSP participation

Employee assistance program

Floating vacations and annual vacations

Free parking and Electric car charging station

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar position in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily production orders according to customer priority.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers in Canada and China.
• Track, analyze, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

University Degree in administration or engineering

Tools

ERP with SAP (MM and PP modules)

Job description

Overview

It all starts with people. New ideas come from people who see opportunities instead of obstacles and who challenge the status quo. They seek ways to improve things. Do you want to help us change the mining exploration?

Epiroc (Fordia) is an international manufacturing company operating in the mining exploration sector. Our products and our team are recognized around the world, and we work to continually improve the performance of exploration drilling.

Description The Planner/Buyer is responsible for scheduling and organizing daily production orders based on customer priorities, ensuring timely assembly, and maintaining optimal stock availability. Acting as a key liaison between production, purchasing, and sales teams, this position ensures on-time delivery, smooth workflow, and effective supplier coordination, both domestically and internationally. This role is primarily office-based, with regular interaction with production floor teams. Occasional presence in the assembly area may be required for coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Planning

• Plan and schedule daily production orders according to customer priority.
• Create pick lists and distribute them to assembly teams.
• Follow up with the Purchasing team on missing parts to prevent production delays.
• Communicate any potential delays to the Sales team promptly.
• Analyze the top 20 assemblies to ensure sufficient stock availability.
• Review and validate safety stock levels for assemblies and sub-assemblies; adjust when required.
• Prepare and maintain the monthly safety stock file.
• Track, analyze, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to production planning and inventory management.

Buyer

• Place purchase orders (POs) with suppliers in Canada and China.
• Follow up on purchase orders to confirm status and update delivery dates in the system.
• Maintain and update safety stock levels and lead time data to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Update delivery dates and shipping methods for intercompany purchase orders.
• Provide suppliers with priority lists to expedite critical items.

Qualifications

• University Degree in administration specialization in operations or engineering.
• 5 years of experience in a similar position in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills in spoken and written French and English.
• Experience in production planning, inventory management, or supply chain coordination.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent data analysis and Excel skills required (database analysis, VLOOKUP, dynamic tables).
• Previous experience of ERP with SAP (MM and PP modules) is preferred.
• Must be strong collaborator, team spirit– work seamlessly across functions.

Our offer

• Salary: To be discussed
• Bonus based on achievement of organizational and individual objectives.
• Group insurance (life, disability, dental and medical)
• Travel insurance
• RRSP participation
• Employee assistance program
• Floating vacations and annual vacations
• Free parking and Electric car charging station

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn\'t just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com