Senior Planner

Creation Technologies International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies International in Vancouver, Canada is seeking a Senior Planner to oversee demand management and material planning across business units. You will partner with BU Supply Chain leaders to ensure alignment with revenue commitments and plan feasibility, while maintaining target inventory levels and cost control.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on analysis of ERP data to drive on-time delivery and continuous process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Proficient English business communications, both written and verbal.
• ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment.
• Lean Supply Chain experience and Kinaxis/Rapid Response beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform BOM reviews as part of the QoA and ECO processes.
• Oversee demand management changes to the ERP.
• Analyze PPV/CPV and communicate with customers.
• Manage material purchases by reviewing releases.
• Drive on-time supply of materials and inventory optimization.
• Coordinate with cross-functional and global teams.
• Support EOL programs and last-time-buy activities.

Skills

BOM management

ERP systems

English communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Kinaxis / Rapid Response

Lean supply chain tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Senior Planner acts as the highest-level functional Planner in a Business Unit (BU). This role has the principal responsibility for overseeing the adherence to demand management processes, revenue commit alignment, and overall success of the execution to the material plan. The Sr. Planner works with the BU Supply Chain Director, BU Planning Manager, or both in achieving Planning-related deliverables, as per best practice, to align with Creation Performance Objectives. Working closely with the BU's Planners, they are accountable for material availability and costing to effectively meet both the customer's needs and our internal supply chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive, proactive approach to daily work along with strong communication and organizational skills.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes
• Responsible for all Demand Management related additions, and changes, to the ERP
• Evaluation, analysis, and customer communication regarding PPV/CPV approval
• Requisition Release review and actions, as required, to support material purchases
• Clear to Build Analysis and reporting of Material Availability by project, including identification of last part in house
• Identify priorities for Buyer actions relating to execution of material plan and material expedites,
• Address and support in the resolution of MRB material
• Liase with cross functional departments and global functions as needed
• Responsible for target customer inventory levels, turns, projection and inventory optimization
• Review and manage strategic material plans (Plan for Every Part, Safety Stock etc.).
• Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and ECO processes
• Drive adherence to the customer MSA with respect to E&O, Inventory Turns, PPV (Purchase Pricing Variance) Recovery and other Supply Chain related responsibilities
• Determine and manage implementation dates, and material cost impacts, associated with ECOs part/project end of life and part last time buy.
• Support execution of End of Life (EOL) programs (transfers, project completion, disengagement) regarding customer liability claims, excess and obsolete material, and any related disposition.
• Accountable for communication of order commits, and supplier order status, to Program Managment, including material shortages and delays
• Responsible for the What-If Scenarios, and MRP demand date management, with forecast and waterfall analysis if applicable
• Creation of, or direction to create, work orders once clear to build
• Manage the Supply Chain aspects for selected NPI/LEAP Programs
• Help train, mentor & coach new planners and team members
• Participation in global supply chain projects as subject matter expert for development, testing and process improvements
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's major in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Commerce, Operations, or equivalent combination of educational and work experience
• Minimum of 3-5 yrs of Supply Chain experience
• Experience managing direct reports
• Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
• ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including planning, inventory control, and purchasing
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions, in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Some planning experience within the electronics industry (Preferred)
• Experience in Oracle ERP (Desired - May substitute another ERP)
• Lean Supply Chain experience (Beneficial)
• Kinaxis / Rapid Response Experience (Beneficial)

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to multitask & prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Organized, self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization as well as directly with key customer contacts
• Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to achieve objectives.
• Self and Independent management of workload and business demands.