Materials Planner

STRIVE Recruitment; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Material Planner for a client in Brantford, Ontario. In this role, you will assist in scheduling production activities and maintaining inventory levels for a 6-month contract. The position offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Great starting pay based on experience

Convenient location in Brantford, ON

Contract with possibility of extension

Fantastic team of people

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in scheduling or planning role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate records and reports, including inventory levels.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics departments for timely delivery.
• Create Cycle Counts and enter data into ERP systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs

THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Material Planner to support the production team. You will work in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines, requiring extended periods of sitting at a computer and phone; specific responsibilities may vary by company and role.

In this position, you will assist in planning, coordinating, and scheduling production activities to meet customer demand and business objectives. Your primary responsibility will be to support the Materials Team with data entry and maintaining the cycle count program and inventory levels, as well as allocating jobs to customer requirements. The contract is for 6 month and position is located in Brantford, Ontario.

ADVANTAGES

• Great starting pay of $22-24 / hr based on experience
• Monday to Friday (8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm)
• 6 Month contract, starting soon
• Convenient location in Brantford, ON
• Contract with possibility of extension
• Fantastic team of people that you get to work with

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in maintaining accurate records and reports, including inventory levels
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement and logistics, to ensure timely delivery of materials and products
• Create Cycle Counts from a set schedule, Enter Cycle data into ERP systems and maintain documentation of the program
• Light 3rd party planning and releasing of orders to vendors
• Perform other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a scheduling or planning role
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required post-secondary education in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Experience with ERP / MRP systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills