Production Planner--Planificateur de production

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term position

Competitive base + vacation pay.

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Employee Assistance Program

Kelly Learning Center - continuous学习

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Production Planner for a multinational aerospace manufacturer on the south shore of Montreal (Longueuil). This on-site role requires five days a week on location.

The role focuses on accurate forecasting and planning for engine spare parts, optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support customer needs and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or Master’s degree with related experience.
• Fields of study include Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related disciplines.
• Strong project management and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access).
• Occasional business travel required.
• Strong English skills for documentation and communication in an international context.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a 5-year forecast for spare parts related to engine models.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stock, and ensure targets are met.
• Lead and participate in meetings for long-term planning and shortage resolution (SIOP, MML, Governance).
• Plan campaigns and manage configuration changes.
• Apply systems-level thinking to connect all facets of the business.
• Use analytics tools to improve insights and decisions (Power BI, analytics).
• Influence strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Present to senior and executive leadership.
• Identify and address process gaps.
• Drive continuous improvement through training materials and business mapping.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain Management/Finance

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access)

Power BI

Job description

Our client, a well-known multinational manufacturer in the aerospace industry, is looking for an experienced Production Planner for their location on the south shore (Longueuil) of Montreal.

Please note that this is an onsite position and requires to work on location 5 days a week!

1.0 Purpose

This document defines the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. The role ensures accurate forecasting and planning of spare parts for engine programs, optimizing inventory levels and supporting customer needs through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

2.0 Scope

The scope of this position includes managing long-term spare parts forecasts, inventory targets, and planning strategies for engine programs. The role involves influencing policies, improving processes, and leveraging analytics to enhance supply chain performance.

3.0 Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a 5-year forecast for spare parts related to engine models.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stock, and ensure inventory targets are met.
• Lead and participate in meetings for long-term planning and shortage resolution (SIOP, MML, Consensus Governance).
• Plan campaigns and manage configuration changes.
• Apply systems-level thinking to connect all facets of the business.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to process complex information and present it clearly.
• Leverage and improve adoption of analytics tools (Power BI, advanced analytics, AI, UI/UX).
• Influence strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Present to senior and executive leadership.
• Identify and address process gaps.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (process updates, training material, business mapping).

4.0 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Fields of study: Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations or Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related business disciplines.
• Strong project management and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access).
• Occasional business travel required.
• Strong English skills for documentation and communication in an international context.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Longueuil, QC, with flexible hours from Monday to Friday.

6.0 Safety

• All employees have a duty to care for their safety and for the safety of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. Therefore, it is the duty of every employee to:
• Respect and apply safety rules and procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices as required.
• Promote industrial hygiene and exercise safety precautions.
• Report incidents and damages to management whether injuries are involved or not.
• Participate in incident investigation.
• Report hazards to management.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping in the work area.
• Be a safety role model to all employees.

What Do We Offer You?

• Long Term position
• Competitive base + vacation pay.
• Prompt weekly paychecks via direct deposit.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuous learning opportunities via our Kelly Learning Center online tool.

About Kelly Services

At Kelly, we believe in the strength of relationships rather than transactions. That’s why we are committed to placing job seekers among the best employers in Canada and around the world. Our positions range from entry levels to manager levels on a temporary or permanent basis.