Production Planner

Kruger Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Inc. is seeking a Production Planner in Montreal, Quebec, responsible for coordinating demand management and production capacity to ensure optimal production flow. This includes adjusting plans based on market trends, updating systems, and preparing performance reports.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience in production planning. Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills are crucial to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or supply chain.
• Fluent in both French and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Review production scenarios to meet order book targets.
• Align sales forecasts with machine capacity.
• Maintain reports for S&OP cycle.
• Analyze production plans using data.
• Understand machine production planning processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage priorities

Self-motivated

Education

University degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Planning software (Greycon, TrimPlus, PlanPlus)

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

The Production Planner coordinates demand management, production capacity, and inventory management to ensure optimal production flow. This includes maintaining and adjusting production plans based on market trends and operational data, updating planning systems with accurate information, and preparing weekly reports to track performance. The role also involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Production Planning team, regularly review production scenarios to ensure order book targets are met.
• Act as a point of contact between Sales teams and Plant Production teams to continuously align sales forecasts with machine capacity.
• Ensure data integrity and maintain weekly and monthly reports required for the S&OP cycle.
• Perform analyses related to production plans using available data environments; produce and present reports based on these analyses.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Division’s machine production planning processes to ensure continuity during team replacements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives with the business analyst team.

Requirements

• University degree in business administration, industrial engineering, operations and logistics engineering, or another equivalent field. Any relevant combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with planning software such as Greycon, TrimPlus, PlanPlus, as well as ERP systems, is considered an asset.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand, analyze, and present information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced or expert-level Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and show accountability and proactivity.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of initiative and leadership.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and to present plans to teams.

Languages

• Fluent in both French and English, spoken and written.

Knowledge of English is required for this position as Kruger deals with partners across North America. The successful candidate will be required to communicate frequently with them. Kruger has taken steps to assess language needs and minimize English-language requirements where possible.