Material Planner

CpK Interior Products Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior products manufacturer located in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a Logistics Team member to analyze inventory and production metrics. The successful candidate will maintain accurate inventory data, collaborate with other departments to optimize inventory levels, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Preferred qualifications include a diploma or university degree and relevant experience. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care benefits

Competitive salaries

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing and production principles and systems.
• Demonstrated computer skills for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels and product demand.
• Create and maintain an accurate inventory data system.
• Establish lead-time and minimum order quantities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Diploma or university degree

Job description

At CpK, precision runs much deeper than the detailed surface of our cast skin products. Providing expertise at every phase of our world‑class manufacturing process, and with the deepest bench of manufacturing and product experts in the industry, we deliver award‑winning craftsmanship synchronized with your vehicle goals.

The CpK advantage starts with our proprietary compounding of performance materials, where process innovation blends with plastics engineering to deliver unsurpassed efficiency, reduced scrap and optimum performance. Shape the future with our proficiency in mould tuning and design plus always receive the latest technology in graining, material haptics and colour.

We provide expertise in design for manufacturing, materials processing, tooling, moulding, assembly, sequencing, delivery, logistics, or the orchestration of any or all of these. Our fine‑tuned capabilities allow infinite combinations to meet the unique specifications of Original Equipment Manufacturers and Tier One suppliers, seamlessly and successfully. We are an industry‑leader in the manufacture of best‑in‑class interior systems for North American OEM's. If quality and professional excellence are important to you, this is an opportunity for you to apply your expertise in the journey towards becoming World Class.

The mission of the organization is to be the standard by which all interior products companies define themselves globally admired for our people, partnerships, quality and innovation. Our employees are energized to deliver results for our customers. Our team always does whatever is necessary to meet your objectives. It is our mission that leads us to achieve heightened levels of performance in process, accuracy and customer service.

We are looking for an individual to add value to our Logistics Team. This successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing inventory levels, production speed, and product demand to determine the amount of finished product that will be produced. They will determine the best metrics to use to provide the most accurate representation of the forecast. They will work with other departments to determine optimal inventory levels including the implementation of various activities that are critical to meeting the plant's SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale) objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Creating and maintaining a detailed and accurate inventory data collection and reporting system via electronic spreadsheets and paper systems by reviewing Material Requisitions to determine which lots of materials should be used to conform to JIT materials flows
• Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities intended to improve operational processes
• Track critical shipments after normal business hours when necessary
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and apply them to resolving issues and develop corrective actions to prevent problem re‑occurrence
• Generating a process to assure the accuracy of published inventory reports and spreadsheets
• Arranging inventory items to count, verify and organize materials
• Analyzing and reporting defined minimum Raw Material stock levels
• Establishes lead‑time and minimum order quantities in the manufacturing software for on‑time ordering and delivery of products to meet the planned production schedule. Also, audits and ensuring inventory information is accurate on a continuing basis.
• Balances inventory turns goals and transportation costs to ensure lowest acquisition costs of established products.
• Contacts suppliers when material is rejected and ensures quality spills are contained and replacement material provided to ensure the production schedule is maintained.
• Maintain supplier history to assist in the Supplier Rating process.
• Assist Purchasing in identifying and implementing changes with suppliers for improvements to order quantities, methods, etc. to improve communication, material flow, and reduce costs.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in accordance with TS/ISO 16949 standards with respect to quality of work, maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area, and protection of the environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or University degree preferred or equivalent work experience and training.
• Minimum two (2) years work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of purchasing and production principles and systems
• Demonstrated computer skills for the analysis and reporting of assigned responsibilities and goals.

​CpK Interior Products Inc. is proud to extend to its employees a compensation and benefits package that is designed to retain their talent and to motivate and reward job performance. Our present compensation program provides for competitive; market based salaries, and annual vacation and holiday time off. We make available a comprehensive health care benefits plan which, depending on the employee’s role, includes medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. We also offer a disability absence plan, group and optional life insurance program, savings plan, tuition assistance, and vehicle purchase and lease discounts for certain employees, and for their family and friends.

Note: Some of the benefits listed above may not apply to contract and or temporary employees.

CpK Interior Products Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If you request an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs due to disability.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.