Materials Scheduler

Woodbridge; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Kitchener, Canada, is seeking a Material Scheduler / Analyst to ensure timely inventory management and improve customer satisfaction. You will monitor inventory levels, process customer orders, and participate in continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate has a college diploma in logistics or supply chain management and strong computer skills. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan

Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Continuous Learning Culture

Qualifications

• Monitoring finished goods and component inventories daily.
• Lead cycle count program of BOM and consumable parts.
• Continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with parts to meet release requirements.
• Co-ordinate orders with scheduling, production, and shipping.
• Conduct month end inventory counts.

Skills

Excellent customer relations skills

Organizational skills

Computer literate in an MRP / JIT environment

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Education

College Diploma in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

AS400 / CMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company: Woodbridge

Job Grade: Supervisor / Analytical (I3)

Business Unit: Formed Plastics

Hiring Manager: Shaun Leitch

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

The Material Scheduler / Analyst is responsible to provide the customer(s) with parts to meet the release requirements. This is achieved by monitoring the releases and ordering sufficient raw materials and related items in a Just-In-Time manner and maintaining accurate inventory levels.

General Responsibilities

• Monitor finished goods and component inventories on a daily basis.
• Lead cycle count program of all BOM and consumable parts.
• Maintenance and monitoring of customer releases through daily customer contact.
• Creation of sample order and monitoring of ECN / new program changes or launches.
• Monitoring of daily expendable / returnable packing requirements ensuring no downtime occurs on the shop floor.
• Data entry for new customer orders / purchase orders on fabricated parts from suppliers.
• Conduct month end inventory counts and maintain accurate daily records of safety stock levels.
• Perform daily CUM reconciliation for all customer and vendor parts.
• Receive and respond to incoming customer communications.
• Order processing of all customer orders as received by telephone, mail, fax, EDI, Customer software DDL, SMART, I –Supply, Web Supply etc. using the Management Information System (MIS).
• Regular contact and timely follow-up in response to customer queries.
• Co‑ordination of orders with scheduling, production, shipping, outside sales representatives and customers.
• Monitor SOP and EOP of programs to communicate ramp schedule and initiate claims / prevention of obsolescence.
• Performing daily billing and invoice procedure.
• Regular filing and records maintenance including system updates and processing of any credit notes.
• Maintain customer complaint log.
• Continuous improvement.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Performance Expectation and Measurables

• Decreased Customer complaints
• Zero part shortages
• Zero premium freight
• Maintenance of the filing system
• Attendance and punctuality
• 100% Accuracy of data input
• Inventory reduction

Educational Qualifications

• College Diplomain Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Excellent customer relations skills and telephone manner, and organizational skills.
• Computer literate in an MRP / JIT environment and experience with AS400 / CMS software an asset.
• Strong computer skills, Intermediate to Advanced level competency in Microsoft office.
• Product, pricing and customer knowledge including accessing information on customer websites (Covisint, DDL, GM Powersupply, I –Supply, Toyota Kanbans, etc.)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Understanding of TS16949 requirements and work procedures.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.