Senior Demand Planner: Materials & MRP Expert

ESAB Welding & Cutting GmbH; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ESAB Corporation in Mississauga is seeking a Sr Demand Planner, Supply Chain to drive end-to-end material planning and procurement. You will balance inventory, production efficiency, and supplier performance while coordinating with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Sales.

The role requires 3–5 years in planning or related fields, strong MRP/ERP knowledge (SAP preferred), and excellent communication and analytical skills to support new product launches and continuous

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in planning, procurement, or supply chain roles in manufacturing or distribution.
• APICS certification or training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute material requirements planning (MRP) and manage purchase/work orders.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
• Expedite materials and resolve supply issues to avoid production delays.
• Maintain planning parameters (safety stock, MOQ, lead times) in ERP.
• Communicate production schedules to internal teams.
• Analyze demand forecasts and load data into planning systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for new product launches and obsolescence planning.
• Generate shortage reports, supplier schedules, and KPIs (OTS, inventory levels).

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ESAB Corporation in Mississauga is seeking a Sr Demand Planner, Supply Chain to drive end-to-end material planning and procurement. You will balance inventory, production efficiency, and supplier performance while coordinating with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Sales.

The role requires 3–5 years in planning or related fields, strong MRP/ERP knowledge (SAP preferred), and excellent communication and analytical skills to support new product launches and continuous