Materials & Production Planning Manager

MAAX BATH; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MAAX BATH in Montreal, Quebec, seeks a Material Manager to lead the planner-buyer and inventory teams. The role oversees production planning and purchasing of raw materials in North America and overseas, with on-site requirements.

You will establish plant requirements, coordinate cross-functional activities, optimize stock levels, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with sales, marketing and operations to meet service targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Admin/Operations Management.
• 10 years in planning, procurement, and personnel management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planner-buyer team and inventory team.
• Prepare and manage the master production schedule.
• Coordinate production planning and purchasing of raw materials in NA and overseas.
• Identify issues and find solutions with stakeholders.
• Adjust master production schedules based on forecasts and events.
• Support new product development as liaison between sales/marketing and operations.
• Maintain up-to-date communications tools on upcoming events.
• Calculate safety stocks to meet service targets.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for operations.

Skills

Bilingual

Analytical

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Planning

Education

Bachelor of Administration / Operations Management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

MAAX BATH in Montreal, Quebec, seeks a Material Manager to lead the planner-buyer and inventory teams. The role oversees production planning and purchasing of raw materials in North America and overseas, with on-site requirements.

You will establish plant requirements, coordinate cross-functional activities, optimize stock levels, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with sales, marketing and operations to meet service targets.