Materials Planner

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc; Leamington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc is seeking a Materials Planner for a Windsor-Essex, ON based food manufacturing client. The role focuses on maintaining material supply, vendor relations, and SAP-driven materials control.

Responsibilities include building supplier relationships, monitoring raw material availability, issuing purchase orders, and maintaining SAP master data. The position offers a competitive CAD 60k–65k per year salary, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP; ERP experience is an asset.
• 1–3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP in materials, purchasing, or production planning is an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with raw material suppliers and vendors.
• Utilize SAP to monitor and maintain a consistent supply of raw materials to support production.
• Support the PPIC Manager in addressing potential shortages or conflicts affecting schedules.
• Prepare vendor forecasts and manage purchase orders to meet production needs.
• Maintain SAP master data, vendor information, and supplier contracts.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with vendors for timely deliveries.

Skills

SAP proficiency

MS Office

Vendor management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Business/Logistics/SC degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Our Windsor- Essex, ON based food manufacturing client is looking for the Materials Planner for their facility.

Pay - $60-$65K:

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with raw material suppliers and vendors.
• Utilize SAP to monitor and maintain a consistent and sufficient supply of raw materials to support production requirements.
• Support the PPIC Manager in identifying and addressing potential raw material shortages or conflicts that may impact production schedules.
• Prepare vendor forecasts and manage purchase orders to meet production and inventory requirements.
• Maintain accurate SAP master data, vendor information, and supplier contracts.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.

Job Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Material Planning, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP; experience with ERP systems is an asset.
• 1 3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working with SAP in a materials, purchasing, or production planning function is an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.