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 up to 6%

Profit sharing plan

Company laptop and cellphone

Employee discount programs

Climate-controlled production

Job summary

Schaeffler Canada in Stratford is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Leader to oversee end-to-end planning, procurement, and logistics. In this role you will manage order fulfillment, inventory control, and production planning while coordinating with OEM customers and suppliers.

You will drive Lean initiatives, monitor key metrics, and lead a team to optimize the value stream. Strong leadership and communication are essential, along with SAP/ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal and external supply chain functions including order fulfillment and inventory management.
• Manage OEM customer service and coordination of material delivery with customers and suppliers.
• Lead production planning and demand validation with Sales and Customer Service.
• Establish department goals with relevant metrics and trend monitoring.
• Ensure Lean practices and continuous improvement across value streams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Lean principles

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

Stratford, CA, N4Z 1H3

Job Requisition ID: 47873

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.

• 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 to6% 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 onsupply 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

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.

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.