Materials Planner

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefit package

On‑the‑job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

New Flyer, North America’s heavy‑duty transit bus leader, is seeking a Materials Planner to optimize planning within the Materials department. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support production, monitor parts, and maintain inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities include processing materials for on‑time release, tracking status through builds, and assisting leadership in achieving budget targets. APICS certification is an asset and MS Office/Oracle/Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with MRP systems, MS Office, Oracle and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning activities within materials department to support production requirements.
• Process materials to POU location by requirement date.
• Monitor and track parts status prior to and during production build.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and strive to reduce adjustments.
• Handle daily MRP messages and ensure timely releases.
• Support MRB processes and engineering change orders.

Skills

MRP systems

MS Office

Oracle

Excel

Education

APICS certification (asset)

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager, this position is responsible for materials planning associated with the Materials department. The Materials Planner will improve the department through training and continuing education.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Coordinates planning activities within materials department to support production requirements.
• Processes materials to POU location by requirement date.
• Monitors and tracks parts status prior to and during production build.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy and achieving inventory goals – to reduce inventory adjustments.
• Actions daily MRP messages.
• Ensures all Materials aspects of the MRB processes are followed.
• Ensures accurate implementation of Engineering Change Orders to released/unreleased jobs.
• Responsible for work orders being released to manufacturing on a timely basis; ensures release planned orders to release dates.
• Assists the materials team and leadership in achieving the budget in materials, supplies, salary/indirect labor, overtime, and operational expenses.
• Promotes and facilitates lean manufacturing/5S programs for materials.
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to safety policies, procedures, and processes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 3-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, and MS Office, Oracle and Excel skills required.
• Motivated self-starter with a high level of initiative.
• Proven interpersonal skills combined with strong time management and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• APICS certification or currently enrolled in the program would be considered an asset.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.