Production Planner / Buyer-Techniseal, Candiac QC

CRH Canada; Candiac; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

Vision Care

Employer RRSP Matching Program

Company Events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Profit Sharing Program

On-site Parking

Job summary

CRH Canada is seeking a Production Planner / Buyer in Candiac, QC. You will coordinate raw materials and resale products, develop the Master Production Schedule, and align production with customer orders and forecasts. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

The role involves end-to-end planning, collaboration with Purchasing, Sales, and Logistics, and ensuring inventory targets are met while maintaining quality and on-time delivery. 39-hour work week with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Professional certifications CSCP or CPIM or procurement certs from ACGA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar manufacturing planning role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on forecasts and capacity.
• Create production plans aligned with inventory levels and sales forecasts.
• Ensure on-time manufacturing and adherence to quality standards.
• Calculate safety stock and reorder points; manage KPIs on inventory.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Sales and Logistics to meet delivery targets.

Skills

Bilingual French-English

ERP systems experience

Advanced Excel

Production planning

Education

DEC or Bachelor's in Business

CSCP Certification

CPIM Certification

Tools

H5 Lawson ERP

Job description

Job ID: 530147

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

We Care About Your Health And Future

• Group insurance + Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and telemedicine services from your first day of employment.
• Group RRSP: employee contributions matched by the employer up to a maximum of 5%.
• Personal days: three (3) days per year, prorated based on time worked + employee product discounts.
• Vacation: 4% vacation pay + paid working days during the holiday shutdown (2 weeks).

POSITION: Production Planner / Buyer

Working closely with the existing team, the successful candidate will coordinate the procurement of raw materials and resale products while ensuring compliance with the company's standards, policies, and values. He/She will organize the production of goods or machine parts to align customer orders as closely as possible with manufacturing output. In addition, the individual will contribute to the development of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and finished goods inventory targets.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will share responsibility for the following tasks with other team members. Responsibilities will be further defined upon onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales forecasts and plant capacity.
• Develop and implement production plans according to sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Ensure products are manufactured on time and meet quality standards.
• Calculate safety stock levels and reorder points based on forecasts, orders, and inventory strategies.
• Coordinate with other departments (purchasing, sales, logistics) to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on schedule.
• Manage inventory levels daily by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), such as inventory turnover and stock levels, to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Following inventory analysis, establish production schedules based on machine availability, raw materials, staffing levels, manufacturing constraints, and production processes, with support from the Planning Manager and Production Manager.
• Ensure the procurement of raw materials while considering receiving, warehousing, and production capacities (both internal and off-site).
• Proactively identify material availability issues and participate in developing recovery plans to minimize operational impacts.
• Manage exception situations such as urgent orders and stock shortages.
• Participate in the introduction of new products into production.
• Create and track purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Evaluate current suppliers by establishing performance metrics and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers of raw materials and packaging for both current and future products.
• Represent the company independently or jointly during meetings with current and prospective suppliers and manage any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to ensure that all purchased goods and services meet company requirements.
• Plan inventory transfers between manufacturing and warehousing locations as required, in collaboration with the Logistics team.
• Prepare inventory and production reports as requested by the Supply Chain Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with management to periodically review ERP system parameters and optimize system utilization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Purchase plant supplies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as:
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional),
• CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management), or a procurement certification from the ACGA.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Bilingual: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and purchasing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (H5 Lawson is considered an asset).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), as well as proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and structured approach to work.
• Initiative-taking and adaptability.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and collaborative spirit.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance
• Vision Care
• Employer RRSP Matching Program
• Company Events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Profit Sharing Program
• On-site Parking

Work Location Requirement: Candiac, Quebec J5R 6X1

Candidates must be able to commute to the work location without difficulty or be willing to relocate prior to starting employment (mandatory).

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: 70,000$ or more, depending on experience.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affir

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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