Junior Procurement / Planning Specialist

Bedcolab; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Travel insurance

Pension plan

EV charging stations

Company events

Vacation: 3 weeks

Personal days: 4 days

Job summary

Bedcolab, Laval, QC, seeks a Junior Procurement/Planning Specialist to manage purchasing of raw materials and support production planning. This full-time office role covers supplier communication, inventory optimization, and ERP-driven planning.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing, with Lean/Kanban knowledge and fluency in French and English. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, pension, EV charging, and vacation benefits.

Qualifications

• Education or training in procurement, supply chain, or production planning.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kanban.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions negotiated by the Buyer with suppliers.
• Manage daily communication and follow-up with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for parts and materials.
• Maintain and update MRP/Kanban parameters to optimize inventory levels, costs, and supply reliability.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and communicate any changes that may impact orders.
• Ensure continuous follow-up on purchase orders through to delivery.
• Participate in the monitoring and continuous improvement of internal processes.
• Take the necessary actions in response to unforeseen events (e.g., production stoppages) to maintain a high level of service.
• Coordinate activities between the Production Planner and various subcontractors and recommend scheduling adjustments when necessary.
• Participate in the production planning process.
• Act as a backup for the Production Planner during their absence.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier communication

Inventory management

Lean Manufacturing

Kanban

Bilingual FR/EN

Production planning

Education

Procurement / Supply Chain training

Manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Junior Procurement / Planning Specialist

Office

• Schedule
  Monday to Friday - Full time
• Status
  Permanant
• Department
  Project management
• Posted On
  August 31rst, 2026

Responsabilities

Position Overview

The Procurement & Production Planning Specialist is responsible for purchasing raw materials and supplies and supporting the production planning process.

Why Choose Our Company?

• Benefits that make a difference! Comprehensive coverage including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance, with a generous employer contribution to provide you with valuable protection;
• Virtual healthcare and Employee & Family Assistance Program;
• 3 weeks of vacation per year;
• 4 personal days per year;
• Pension plan with employer contribution;
• Electric vehicle charging stations;
• Company events;

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions negotiated by the Buyer with suppliers;
• Manage daily communication and follow-up with suppliers and subcontractors;
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for parts and materials;
• Maintain and update MRP/Kanban parameters to optimize inventory levels, costs, and supply reliability;
• Respond to supplier inquiries and communicate any changes that may impact orders;
• Ensure continuous follow-up on purchase orders through to delivery;
• Participate in the monitoring and continuous improvement of internal processes;
• Take the necessary actions in response to unforeseen events (e.g., production stoppages) to maintain a high level of service;
• Coordinate activities between the Production Planner and various subcontractors and recommend scheduling adjustments when necessary;
• Participate in the production planning process;
• Act as a backup for the Production Planner during their absence.

Assets

What You Need to Succeed

• Education or training in procurement, supply chain, or production planning;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position;
• Manufacturing experience is essential;
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management systems;
• Experience with ERP software;
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kanban;
• Strong initiative, autonomy, and sound judgment;
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.

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