Sr. Inventory Planner

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Canada is seeking a Sr. Inventory Planner in Milton, Ontario to join our Supply Chain Team. The role reports to the Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager and features a 4 days in person / 1 day remote schedule.

Responsibilities include planning inventory across two locations, managing vendors, and coordinating deliveries. Requires a university degree and 5–7 years in inventory planning with MRP knowledge; hybrid work model with Ontario location.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or Engineering with focus on Supply Chain/Operations preferred.
• CSCP/CPIM/CPSM designation or equivalent preferred or in progress.
• APICS membership preferred.
• 5-7 years of Inventory Planning / Vendor Management experience.
• Deep understanding of MRP concepts and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations in a medium manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of lean and quality concepts; procurement and inventory control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan inventory levels across 2 locations and maintain master data (lead time, MOQs, box quantities, purchase price).
• Order parts from vendors and manage vendor performance to meet customer expectations, including rush orders.
• Coordinate deliveries with vendors, CS, and logistics and communicate status to CS.
• Manage slow moving inventory and minimize aging with cross-functional strategies.
• Update governance reports to ensure target metrics are met.
• Resolve in-transit and inventory accuracy discrepancies; process stock transfers between plants.
• Investigate non-conformances and coordinate resolutions with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with plant/division functions including engineering, operations, sales and marketing.
• Identify and execute cost and inventory reduction initiatives aligned to divisional plans.
• Lead supplier collaboration meetings and participate in daily production meetings.

Skills

Inventory planning

Vendor management

MRP concepts

Lean and quality concepts

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

University degree in Business or Engineering

CSCP/CPIM/CPSM designation or in progress

APICS membership

Tools

Access

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Canada has an opening for an Sr. Inventory Planner to join our Supply Chain Team based in Milton, Ontario. This position will be reporting to the Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager.

Hiring Range - $70,000 to $90,000

Work Schedule - 4 days in person / 1 day remote

Responsibilities

• Plan inventory levels across 2 locations for parts from assigned vendors and maintain master data such as lead time, minimum order quantities, box quantities and purchase price to ensure that planning levels are accurate.
• Order parts from assigned vendors and manage assigned vendor performance to maintain planned inventory levels and to meet customer expectations for unplanned demands (including rush orders, orders for slow moving parts, and other special circumstances).
• Co-ordinate deliveries with vendors, customer service and logistics and communicate part availability status and latest delivery information to Customer Service using various systems and tools.
• Manage slow moving inventory from assigned vendors and work with cross functional teams to minimize aging inventory using various strategies (returns, reconfigurations, sales, etc)
• Review and update governance reports to ensure that all target metrics are being met.
• Resolve in-transit and inventory accuracy discrepancies.
• Process stock transfers between plants as required.
• Investigate Non-Conformances and co-ordinate resolutions with other cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate and Interface with all plant and division functions including business units, engineering, operations, sales and marketing.
• Identify, develop, and execute cost and inventory reduction initiatives aligned to Divisional plans.
• Effectively utilize team boards to drive department metrics.
• Participate in Lean activities.
• Lead supplier collaboration meetings with key internal/external stake holders
• Participate in daily production meetings; to review due dates/shipping dates, response time for backlogged purchase orders, inquiries, shipping/receiving and production order set-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or Engineering (Supply Chain/Operations focus/minor preferred)
• CSCP, CPIM, CPSM designation or equivalent preferred or in progress
• Member of the Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) preferred
• 5-7 years of Inventory Planning / Vendor Management
• Must have a deep understanding of MRP concepts and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations related to medium manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of lean and quality concepts
• Knowledge of systems for purchasing and inventory control
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Advanced computer skills – Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Superior follow up and organizational skills
• Ability to stay adaptable and maintain commitments
• Ability to work independently, with minimum direction
• Ability to prioritize, take ownership, problem solve and be proactive while working in a team environment and providing excellent customer service