Planner

STICA STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies is seeking a Planner in Vancouver to coordinate day-to-day stock requirements and optimize inventory levels across an assigned portfolio. You will strive to meet customer demand while minimizing storage and management costs, leveraging solid supply planning foundations and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software.

This is a fixed-term 18-month contract with flexibility for early morning start times (7am–3pm or 8am–4pm).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Science with 2–6 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of MRP, DDMRP, Supply management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Project; strong computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Plans and prioritizes standard stock requirements, including maintaining data integrity in ERP systems for materials (lead time, buffer level, etc.)
• Manages stock levels under the product portfolio assigned to the position, including reviewing production and/or deployment plans according to availability of materials, resources and capacity with the team lead, ensures finished goods are available regionally for purchase
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters deployment plans to meet unforeseen conditions ensuring that backorders are promptly acted on and fulfilled
• Participates on operational teams dealing with product maintenance to ensure that Planning considerations and data are maintained as part of these workflows

Skills

MRP

DDMRP

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Science

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description Summary

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is hiring! We are looking for a Planner who will focus on coordinating day-to-day stock requirements and optimizing inventory levels across an assigned portfolio. In this role, you will strive to meet customer demand while minimizing storage and management costs. If you possess a solid foundation in supply planning combined with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software, this position could be for you! Please note this is a fixed term 18-month contract and that some flexibility will be required for early morning start times (7am - 3pm or 8am - 4pm).

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research.

Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services.

Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries.

With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices.

We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from: $72,700.00 - $98,300.00. STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and prioritizes standard stock requirements, including maintaining data integrity in ERP systems for materials (lead time, buffer level, etc.)
• Manages stock levels under the product portfolio assigned to the position, including reviewing production and/or deployment plans according to availability of materials, resources and capacity with the team lead, ensures finished goods are available regionally for purchase
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters deployment plans to meet unforeseen conditions ensuring that backorders are promptly acted on and fulfilled
• Participates on operational teams dealing with product maintenance to ensure that Planning considerations and data are maintained as part of these workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Science with 2-6 years of relevant experience
• Supply planning understanding - MRP, DDMRP, Supply management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Project
• Strong computer literacy experience with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications

We all begin our lives curious about the world around us, the way it works and our place in it.

It inspires and motivates us to discover and innovate. It drives us to develop technologies, create products, and offer services that will help scientists around the world do research that progresses scientific knowledge and supports breakthroughs.

In the field of biotechnology, there is no better company in which to find inspiration, fulfill your potential and define your success with like-minded people. We specialize in the development of specialty cell culture media and cell isolation systems. Our products are used to drive the fields of stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research forward.

We are Scientists Helping Scientists.