Manager - Master Planning & Logistics (Automotive)

Schaeffler; Stratford; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Pension matching 6%

Profit-sharing plan

Company laptop

Employee discounts

Climate-controlled production areas

Job summary

Schaeffler Canada Inc. is seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to oversee planning, logistics and Lean initiatives across the organization.

You will lead order fulfillment, demand validation, production planning and capital management, while driving continuous improvement in value streams. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in planning and leadership, APICS certifications, strong ERP/SAP experience, and a track record of delivering results in a technical, production-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in SCM, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years planning and logistics experience.
• 5+ years leading functional teams.
• APICS CPIM certification or eligibility within six months.
• APICS CSCP and CLTD certifications an asset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949:2016 knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Continuous improvement knowledge (value streams).

Responsibilities

• Manage order fulfillment and inventory management within the supply chain.
• Provide OEM customer service as applicable.
• Coordinate warehouse, shipping, and receiving with clients and suppliers.
• Set department goals and monitor relevant metrics.
• Validate demand and sales forecasts monthly with Sales and CS.
• Lead Demand Capacity Check (DCC) process.
• Develop production plans and monitor working capital vs budget.
• Lead Lean initiatives to optimize value streams in the department.
• Ensure compliance with export controls and safety guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Goal-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system (SAP)

Job description

Our Offering

• Competitive wages – salary ranges between $110,000 - $125,000 depending on education and experience;
• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Company laptop and cellphone;
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas;
• This posting is for an existing vacancy;
• AI is not used to review our applicants.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Internal and external supply chain functions that include order fulfillment, upside and downside supply chain flexibility and adaptability, supply chain management cost, return on supply chain fixed assets and return on working capital (Inventory Management)
• OEM customer service functions as applicable
• All warehouse, shipping and receiving functions that include the coordination with customers and suppliers on material delivery issues
• Establish department goals with relevant measures and trend monitoring
• Demand validation/ sales forecast reviewed monthly with Sales and Customer Service
• Lead facility through Demand Capacity Check (DCC) process
• Develop production plan
• Monitor working capital against budget
• Leadership and strategic development of operating systems for the MP&L Department
• Communicate effectively with all employees consistent with company procedures and
• Promote and support company policies, guidelines and mission statements
• Adherence to export control regulations and policies
• Comply with safe work practices: report unsafe working conditions, review any safety issues in operations, report all first aid incidents
• Adherence to Environmental Management System guidelines, legal compliance, minimizing environmental impact, pursuing preventative measures
• Comply with work standards, identify opportunities for quality improvements, and reportquality incidents
• Ensure a Lean concept within the company by optimizing the value stream and continuous improvement efforts

Your Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree in Supply Chain Management,Engineering or business-related field
• 5+ years of experience in planning and logistics
• 5+ years of experience leading functional teams
• APICS ASCM CPIM Certification or ability to become certified within the first six months of employment
• APICS ASCM CSCP Certification and APICS ASCM CLTD Certification an asset
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Goal and results oriented
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949:2016
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in ERP system, preferable SAP
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology specifically value streams

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact

Schaeffler Canada Inc.

Jennifer Lois Alexander-Cormier

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Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Candidate must be able to pass Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment and criminal background check and be compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

NOTE: Exemptions to the Canadian government to grant temporary residents/international students access to their export controlled goods is required and takes a minimum of 2 months from offer acceptance for processing. This may delay start dates for candidates on temporary work permits.

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