Buyer/Planner

Michelin España Portugal SA; Shawinigan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized development plans

Mentorship opportunities

Cross-functional opportunities

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in Canada is seeking a Buyer to join their Purchasing and Planning team in Shawinigan. This role involves managing spare parts supply, inventory levels, and ensuring timely availability for customer needs. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, preferably with one year in a manufacturing setting and comfort in functional English. The opportunity also offers career growth, an inclusive culture, and community impact initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or College diploma in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in functional English.

Responsibilities

• Manage life cycle of spare parts and ensure availability.
• Perform statistical analyses for demand forecasts.
• Take responsibility for inventory and warehouse management.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Team-oriented mindset

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Build a career that matters with one of the world’s most respected employers!

Customer-oriented, we are a global manufacturer and service provider of high-performance branded products that meet the mobility needs of off-road vehicles. Our values of entrepreneurship, commitment, teamwork, and integrity are at the core of our success and are reflected in our day-to-day operations.

Recognized for its manufacturing expertise, the Shawinigan plant specializes in the assembly of track systems for all‑terrain and utility terrain vehicles (ATVs and UTVs).

To support material management activities, we are looking for a Buyer to join the Purchasing and Planning team at our Shawinigan site.

Purpose of the role:

As a member of the Manager, Material Management and Planning team, this role is responsible for managing and supplying spare parts within required timelines, while optimizing inventory levels and ensuring parts availability for both internal and customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full life cycle of spare parts up to obsolescence, including the transfer of parts from production status to spare parts, defining presentation and packaging requirements, and introducing and ensuring the availability of new components in collaboration with business line teams;
• Perform statistical consumption analyses to establish demand forecasts;
• Plan spare parts requirements and develop associated sourcing and stocking strategies;
• Replenish parts using the various systems in place (MRP, Kanban) and ensure proper follow-up;
• Take responsibility for inventory and warehouse management;
• Actively participate in Engineering Change Review / Engineering Change Notice (ECR/ECN) committees;
• Create, maintain, and optimize master data in the manufacturing system (MRP);
• Contribute to the vision and initiatives related to digitalization (Power BI, WMS, etc.);
• Participate in the implementation of continuous improvement and cost optimization projects;
• Carry out any other related tasks or projects linked to site activities.

Who you are:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or a College diploma in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or possess equivalent experience;
• You have a minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment;
• You are a strong communicator with initiative, leadership skills, and a team-oriented mindset;
• You are comfortable working in English (functional English);
• You have knowledge of the SAP manufacturing system (an asset).

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Your application will be treated confidentially and in accordance with employment equity principles.

Career Growth : Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross‑functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.

Inclusive Culture : Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.

Innovation‑Driven : Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.

Community Impact : Be part of a company that does what’s right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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