Material Planner

CPM Holdings, Inc; Blenheim; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planner/Buyer to enhance supply chain efficiency at their manufacturing site. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in materials planning and purchasing to drive excellence in a Lean manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for developing forecasts, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This innovative firm offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to global sustainability initiatives. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is an exciting opportunity to make an impact.

Benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Medical/Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

401k

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in materials planning and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasts for material requirements and manage inventory levels.
• Place timely orders and build strong vendor relationships.

Skills

Materials Planning

Purchasing

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

INFOR Visual

SAP

Job description

Location: Blenheim, ON
Shift: Day Shift (7:30am-3:30pm) Flexibility with working hours as per business needs.

Salary: 75,000-90,000/annual
Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, medical/dental insurance, and tuition assistance.

Company Overview:

We are a global leader in providing process equipment and engineering technologies supporting sustainable practices across industries such as animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging.

Position Overview:

As a Planner/Buyer, you will support and enhance the efficiency of the supply chain at our manufacturing site in Blenheim, Ontario and our sites in the United States. Your background in materials planning, purchasing of materials, equipment and tooling, strong work ethic, and attention to detail will help drive excellence and continuous improvement in our Lean manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Planner:

1. Materials Forecasting: Develop accurate forecasts for material requirements by estimating demand fluctuations using INFOR Visual with a future transition to SAP.
2. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, order additional materials when needed, and confirm timely delivery and quality.
3. Production Schedule Review: Compare upcoming production schedules with INFOR Visual (SAP) Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to address raw material needs proactively.
4. System Reviews & Metric Analysis: Conduct daily system checks and analyze metrics to identify material shortages, track order progress, rejections, scrap, and rework using INFOR Visual (SAP). Ensure system lead times are accurate.
5. Cycle Counting & Inventory Control: Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciling inventory discrepancies.
6. Stocking Strategies: Develop Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to minimize lead times and optimize production flow.
7. Production Scheduling: Ensure departments are scheduled appropriately with necessary inventory, material transfers, and assembly builds.
8. Job Sequencing & Capacity Support: Assist with job sequencing and manage capacity planning in manufacturing and assembly areas.
9. Replenishment Strategy: Contribute to developing and implementing systematic replenishment processes.
10. Demand Conversion: Translate demand into production orders and manage related MRP processes.
11. Customer Support: Address lead time and delivery inquiries by collaborating with Customer Service, Sales, and clients.
12. Perform other duties as needed

Buyer:

1. Purchasing: Placing timely orders while working with vendors to maximize potential savings and JIT (Just In Time) inventory requirements.
2. Vendors: Develop strong relationships to bring vendors along as partners in the process.

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
2. Demonstrated proficiency and exceptional ability in materials planning.
3. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (INFOR Visual) (SAPB1 preferred).
4. Solid understanding of purchasing processes, corporate goals, and experience interacting with suppliers and freight carriers.
5. Technical proficiency in MRP and/or ERP system fundamentals.
6. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with purchasing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, and manufacturing teams.
7. Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

1. Global Impact: Play a key role in global sustainability initiatives.
2. Innovative Environment: Thrive in a creative, improvement-focused workplace.
3. Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
4. Collaborative Culture: Become part of a supportive, team-oriented environment.
5. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.