Inventory and Planning Specialist

Motion Recruitment; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy management is seeking an Inventory and Planning Specialist for a 12-month contract in Edmonton. Join a positive culture with opportunities to learn and work on diverse projects. Responsibilities include managing supply chain parameters and ensuring product availability.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement.
• Able to start immediately and willing to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Define and update supply and stock management parameters.
• Manage customer needs through the Customer Claim Management Process.
• Measure performance indicators and develop action plans.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Data Management

Tools

Core ERP/SAP ECC

S/4HANA

Power Apps

Job description

A global leader in energy management and automation is actively seeking an Inventory and Planning Specialist. Come be part of this international company where the culture is positive and there is opportunity to learn new skills and work on diverse projects.

This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential to extend or convert. Onsite at their location in Edmonton, Alberta.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Define and update supply and stock management parameters, including ramp-up and ramp-down strategies, to achieve target service levels while reducing unhealthy stock and controlling costs/SIOP (Master Production Schedule).
2. Ensure the quality and consistency of key data such as lead times, quantities, and stocking policies.
3. Manage the continuous balance of needs and resources (e.g., MRP) for raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
4. Manage customer needs through the Customer Claim Management Process as communicated by the Customer Care Centers (CCC).
5. Oversee the replenishment backlog, including creation and rescheduling of manufacturing and purchase orders.
6. Measure performance indicators like ISSR, S-OTD, and U-OTD (External Supplier Service Rate) and develop action plans accordingly.
7. Manage backorder portfolios (BOL), address shortages, and take actions to ensure product availability.
8. Define and manage supply and stock management parameters for raw materials and components according to the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer requirements while minimizing unhealthy stock levels.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement within manufacturing; able to start immediately and willing to grow with the company.
• Experience with Core ERP/SAP ECC or S/4HANA, and familiarity with AI or Power Apps.
• Previous relevant experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.