Production Planner

BlackBerry Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking a Production Planner to translate customer orders and forecasts into a production schedule. The role focuses on optimizing use of equipment and workforce within ABB's ELIP division and is based 100% on-site in Montreal.

Reporting to the Planning and Execution Manager, you will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to maintain planning accuracy, manage procurement, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in planning tools and processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• English is required to communicate with customers outside of Quebec.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with accuracy, attention to detail and sound decision-making.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills; able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimized production schedules based on forecasts, orders, workforce, and capacity.
• Develop procedures to improve production processes.
• Respond quickly to new information from Sales, Customer Service, and Operations and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate production issues to stakeholders daily.
• Identify potential inventory shortages and develop action plans to mitigate supply risks.
• Manage procurement of components and monitor supplier orders.
• Recommend corrective actions for supplier delays and disruptions.
• Complete production reports and monitor KPIs.
• Suggest improvements to planning tools and processes and implement continuous improvement ideas.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Operations & Logistics management or related degree

Tools

SAP

KBM

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. Reporting to the Planning and Execution Manager, the Production Planner is responsible for translating customer orders and sales forecasts into a production schedule. The incumbent ensures planning accuracy based on raw material availability while optimizing the use of equipment and workforce resources. This position contributes to ABB Canada's Electrification, Installation Products (ELIP) division and is based in Montreal, Quebec. The work model for this position is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities

Develop optimized production schedules for the assigned production cells based on sales forecasts, customer order priorities, workforce availability, and equipment capacity. Initiate or participate in the development of procedures aimed at improving production processes. Quickly respond to and incorporate new information provided by the Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams, adjusting production plans accordingly. Communicate production issues to the appropriate stakeholders on a daily basis. Proactively identify and communicate potential inventory shortages and develop appropriate action plans to mitigate supply risks. Manage the procurement of components required to support the production schedule and closely monitor supplier orders. Recommend corrective action plans in response to supplier delays and production schedule disruptions. Complete production reports and effectively manage key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify opportunities to improve planning tools and processes, and take the initiative to implement continuous improvement ideas.

Qualifications

College diploma or university degree in a relevant field such as Operations and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related discipline. 3–5 years of experience in production planning, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain functions within a manufacturing environment. Bilingual in French and English. English is required to communicate with customers outside of Quebec. Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound decision-making skills. Strong leadership, initiative, and communication skills. Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure. Experience with SAP, KBM, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams is considered an asset.

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.