Strategic Production Planner — ERP & Capacity Optimization

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Surrey; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM in Surrey, BC is seeking a Production Planner to translate customer demand into executable production plans, aligning with material availability and capacity. This role focuses on mid- to long-range planning and cross-functional coordination to support on-time delivery.

The position requires 100% in-office presence at our Surrey offices and does not offer remote work. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of planning experience are preferred, with INFOR ERP experience highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of production/planning experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (INFOR preferred).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on customer demand, forecast data, material readiness, and capacity.
• Review orders and demand signals to validate production requirements and lead times.
• Collaborate with Production, Fabrication, and Engineering to ensure feasible plans with available resources.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to align material strategies with production plans.
• Utilize ERP systems (INFOR) to analyze demand and support manufacturing execution.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

INFOR ERP

Job description

IEM in Surrey, BC is seeking a Production Planner to translate customer demand into executable production plans, aligning with material availability and capacity. This role focuses on mid- to long-range planning and cross-functional coordination to support on-time delivery.

The position requires 100% in-office presence at our Surrey offices and does not offer remote work. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of planning experience are preferred, with INFOR ERP experience highly