Planner Junior

Sinclair Technologies; Aurora; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP program

Dev. fund for certifications

Employee Referral Program

Employee Award Program

On-site parking

GO Train access

Job summary

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International, is seeking a Junior Planner for Production and Materials to manage scheduling and material planning in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment in Aurora, ON. The role focuses on ERP-driven scheduling and efficient material flow.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in production planning, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with MRP/forecasting. On-site office with strong team collaboration and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in high mix low volume manufacturing, scheduling or planning.
• Experience with MPS/MRP, forecasting, inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules in ERP (Dynamics 365).
• Track daily output, identify bottlenecks, resolve delays.
• Coordinate with Purchasing for on-time material delivery.
• Maintain master production schedules and participate in planning meetings.
• Act as liaison between Customer Service, stakeholders and Production.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material needs.
• Support physical inventories and continuous improvement in inventory accuracy.
• Upload and maintain Bills of Materials in ERP.
• Perform additional duties to support planning function.

Skills

ERP literacy

production scheduling

data analysis

communication

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Supply chain certification (preferred)

Tools

Workato

Jet Reports

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Excel (Power Query)

Job description

About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Salary Range: CA$4,5000.00 – CA$6,5000.00

As a Junior Planner for Production and Materials, you will be responsible for production scheduling and materials planning to meet customer demands in a high mix & low volume manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, maintain and execute production schedules in the ERP system (Dynamic 365) to meet both customer and internal demands while maximizing production efficiency and optimizing inventory level.
• Utilize digital tools to track daily output, identify line constraints, and quickly resolve production delays.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials and services.
• Leverage ERP system to maintain and adjust master production schedules and participating in weekly planning meetings to align on material availability and production capacity.
• Act as a liaison between Customer Service, internal stakeholders, and Production to ensure delivery commitments are met for all orders.
• Manage inventory levels to maintain smooth production flow within target thresholds, tracking material movement and demand trends to identify bottlenecks and forecast potential issues.
• Support physical inventory counts and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, including workflow monitoring, warehouse management, and capacity planning.
• Upload and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in the ERP system, ensuring accurate cost setup and updates.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the production planning function.

What You’ll Bring:

• College diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a high mix low volume manufacturing environment, ideally in production scheduling or planning.
• Strong computer skills are required. Experience using Workato and Jet Reports in conjunction with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of MPS/MRP, demand forecasting, inventory management and materials pipelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting (Power Query knowledge is an asset).
• Supply chain certification (CSCMP, CPIM, or equivalent) or actively working towards completion is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

What We Offer:

• Group RRSP program
• Job related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut-off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team. Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as “Not Available”.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.