Materials Planner

Stellar Recruitment Inc.; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-driven Materials Planner to enhance their engineering projects. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate material data and production schedules, supporting key project milestones. Your expertise in material planning and familiarity with ERP systems will be crucial in translating complex build strategies into actionable plans. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills and offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering field. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply now!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in material planning within engineering.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems in large-scale production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate material master data and BOM structures.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to align materials.

Skills

Material Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MRP Certification

Tools

IFS

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

ShipConstructor

Job description

Stellar Recruitment Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Stellar Recruitment Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$37.00/hr - CA$43.00/hr

One of Stellar's major engineering clients is searching for a detail-driven and collaborative Materials Planner to join their team! In this role, the successful applicant will work closely with multiple departments to ensure material data, BOMs, and production schedules are accurate and aligned with project milestones. If you think you could be a great fit, let's connect! Apply now or email your profile to [e-mail] to get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate material master data and Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in ARAS and IFS to support production planning and procurement activities
• Translate build strategies, such as block breakdowns, erection sequences, and test strategies, into detailed material structures and work packages
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, subcontractors, and production teams to ensure materials align with schedules, budgets, and production methods
• Schedule and manage timely input of material data aligned with key project milestones and program deliverables
• Generate material demand forecasts and support the development of material ordering schedules to meet design and in-yard equipment deadlines
• Communicate internally across departments and externally with suppliers, subcontractors, and industry peers to implement best practices in material planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience with MRP certification will be considered
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in material planning within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., IFS) in a large-scale production setting
• Experience interpreting schedules from planning software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and outputs from CAD/CAM tools (ShipConstructor preferred)
• Understanding of shipbuilding processes and the integration of engineering, procurement, and production operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

Pay Rate: $37-43/hour

Please note that the posted pay range for this role may vary based on seniority, qualifications, or prior experience. We are always looking for talented people to join our network, and if your desired compensation isn't reflected in this posting, please send your application for review regarding related opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Strategy/Planning

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