Senior Planner

Creation Technologies Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies Ltd in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Planner who will oversee demand management, align revenue commitments with the material plan, and partner with BU Supply Chain leaders to optimize execution. You will work with cross-functional teams on BOM reviews, ERP data, and inventory targets, driving material availability, cost control, and continuous process improvements.

Strong communication, analytical skills, and a track record of mentoring planners are essential in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of supply chain experience.
• Experience managing direct reports is preferred.
• Proficient English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with ERP systems, planning, inventory control, and purchasing.
• Lean supply chain and Kinaxis/Rapid Response experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review BOMs during QoA and ECO processes.
• Manage demand management additions and PPV/CPV approvals.
• Release and review requisitions to support material purchases.
• Monitor material availability by project and identify last part in house.
• Coordinate with cross-functional and global teams.
• Manage customer inventory targets, turns, and optimization.
• Lead end-of-life and obsolescence material disposition.
• Communicate order commits and supplier status to programs.
• Train and mentor junior planners.
• Contribute to global supply chain projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

People management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Bachelor’s degree in Operations

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Oracle ERP

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP systems

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

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is up to CDN $ 99,000 per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

Physical and/or Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire is appropriate.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [e-mail]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team. If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

3,000+ Industry all-stars. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Thoughtful collaborators. Bold problem-solvers. Passionate change-makers. Creation fosters a community of commitment, comradery, integrity, and inclusion. At our core, we know it’s our people who make us a leading Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider. That’s why Creation genuinely invests in our people, instilling family like values and a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding work environment where people learn, work, and grow together. Creation truly cares, inspiring employees to grow, develop and advance their careers. At Creation, we pride ourselves in our people, our culture, and our corporate purpose, it’s rooted in everything that we do.