Procurement and Production planner

Stûv America Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stûv America Inc. is seeking a Procurement and Production Planner to balance demand, capacity and inventory, and to propose production schedules.

You will manage procurement of raw materials and services, create production orders in SAP, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery for this North American market. The role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, and a solid understanding of MRP, inventory management and logistics.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in operations management, logistics, business administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement or production planning experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel and SAP S/4HANA Cloud exposure are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Propose and update the production schedule based on changes in the demand forecast, production capacity and material availability, and submit it for approval.
• Create production orders in SAP and monitor them through to closure.
• Establish and balance production and procurement priorities based on customer deadlines, capacity constraints and inventory levels.
• Anticipate discrepancies between forecasted and actual demand, challenge forecasting assumptions and recommend necessary adjustments to the production schedule.
• Collaborate with production, sales, quality, engineering, logistics and finance teams to anticipate needs and resolve capacity and supply constraints.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in operations management or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Excel

Job description

L’équipe et les emplois Procurement and Production planner

Stûv America is a subsidiary of Stûv SA, a Belgian company that designs and manufactures stoves and fireplaces. Founded in 1983, Stûv employs more than 140 people and manufactures over 15,000 units annually, distributed worldwide. Since 2007, Stûv products have been adapted and certified for the North American market. Stûv America operates a manufacturing plant in Bromont dedicated exclusively to this market. As a growing small business, we are looking for new talent to join our team.
If change motivates you and you see challenges as opportunities for improvement, you have the Stûv America spirit. We are looking for energetic colleagues who want to build a long-term future with us and contribute to our company’s growth.

Procurement and Production planner

The Procurement and Production planner balances demand, production capacity and inventory levels. Based on changes in the demand forecast, they propose the production schedule and manage the procurement of raw materials, components and services required for production, tracking these activities in SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Working proactively with suppliers and internal teams, they anticipate risks, ensure strict adherence to procedures and provide clear, accurate reporting to support decision-making.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Propose and update the production schedule based on changes in the demand forecast, production capacity and material availability, and submit it for approval.
• Create production orders in SAP and monitor them through to closure.
• Establish and balance production and procurement priorities based on customer deadlines, capacity constraints and inventory levels.
• Anticipate discrepancies between forecasted and actual demand, challenge forecasting assumptions and recommend necessary adjustments to the production schedule.
• Collaborate with production, sales, quality, engineering, logistics and finance teams to anticipate needs and resolve capacity and supply constraints.

Procurement and Purchasing

• Develop and update procurement schedules in line with the production schedule.
• Create and process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders in SAP and follow up through to receipt.
• Maintain proactive communication and follow-up with suppliers.
• Resolve discrepancies related to orders and receipts, including quantity differences, non-conformities and invoicing issues.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery timelines, quality and reliability, flag recurring issues and recommend improvements.

Inventory Management, Procedures and Reporting

• Plan, coordinate and conduct cycle counts, and participate in the annual physical inventory count.
• Maintain accurate procurement, planning and inventory data in SAP.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify their causes and recommend corrective actions.

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree in operations management, logistics, business administration or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in procurement or production planning in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory management, purchasing processes and logistics flows.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate reports.

Desired Profile

• Strong ability to work independently and excellent prioritization skills.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, question existing practices and drive change.
• Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external partners.
• Strong logical reasoning and analytical skills.
• A structured, organized approach, with the ability to establish clear processes and rigorously maintain procedures at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate effectively as part of a team.