Manufacturing Planner

CSS White Cap Supply Canada Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS White Cap Supply Canada Inc is seeking a production planning professional to coordinate demand with manufacturing capacity, develop production schedules, and maintain ERP data to support on-time delivery and optimized inventory.

The role requires collaboration with procurement, inventory control, manufacturing, engineering, customer service, logistics, and sales to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in delivery performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrates project management ability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer demand with manufacturing capacity to support on-time delivery.
• Develop production schedules and lead times that align demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Maintain ERP planning data and master data to support production planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, logistics and sales to resolve order issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Oracle

Infor

SAP

Excel

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating customer demand with manufacturing capacity to support dependable on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and appropriate inventory levels. Manage customer orders, develop production schedules, coordinate material availability, maintain accurate ERP planning data, and work transparently across functions to support manufacturing operations and customer satisfaction.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Manages customer orders from receipt through completion by entering and validating order information in the ERP system, reviewing order requirements for accuracy, confirming product availability and lead times, issuing order confirmations to customers, and closing completed work orders. Develops, maintains, and communicates detailed production schedules and lead times that align customer demand, available capacity, material availability, and business priorities. Monitors order entry accuracy, production progress, and schedule adherence and identifies potential delays or constraints and implements corrective actions to minimize disruptions and maintain key performance metrics, such as on-time delivery and average production lead time. Coordinates with procurement and inventory control to ensure raw materials and components are available to support planned production requirements. Analyzes demand forecasts, sales trends, and customer requirements to recommend production plans and maintain appropriate inventory levels. Maintains accurate planning parameters, bills of materials, routing information, and master data within the ERP system to support effective production planning and reporting. Collaborates with manufacturing, engineering, customer service, logistics, and sales teams to resolve order issues, communicate schedule changes, and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on delivery performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems. Demonstrates skill in data analysis and techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data. Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment. May be paired with a mentor. Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor. May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related. Demonstrates skill in Project management, attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, supply chain planning, or a related field. Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and material requirements planning (MRP). Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Oracle, Infor, SAP, or similar platforms. APICS (Association for Production and Inventory Control Society) or ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) certification is considered an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

If you’re looking to play a role in building Canada

We can’t wait to meet you. We encourage all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America to self-identify in their applications.

Minimum Pay

$28.75

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one‑stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non‑residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.