Supply Chain Production Planner

Agilent; Windsor; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in bioengineering has an immediate opening for a full-time Supply Chain Production Planner in Windsor, NS. The role includes analyzing production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary plus eligibility for bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Eligibility for bonus

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' experience as a Production Planner.
• Experience in biopharma or CDMO preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules and manage inventory levels.
• Build and maintain detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) in the ERP system.
• Chair weekly supply chain meetings.
• Publish forecasts for procurement.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Forecasting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Science, Supply Chain, or related fields

Post Secondary Diploma with equivalent work experience

Job description

Description

BioVectra Inc. has an immediate opening for a Supply Chain Production Planner. This is full-time permanent position located in Windsor, NS.

The candidate will be responsible for :

• Analyzing production schedules, forecasting and planning material needs, and managing inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Building and maintaining detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) for production processes within the ERP system.
• Chairing weekly supply chain meetings to align production schedule with sales, manufacturing, Procurement, Project Management, and QC departments, etc.
• Confirming and verifying manufacturing schedule to plan material requirements.
• Publishing forecasts for procurement to plan orders and coordinate required deliveries.
• Creating and submitting requisitions to the procurement department for required materials.
• Monitoring the process from order initiation to release, ensuring timely material availability to support on-schedule manufacturing.
• Optimizing inventory levels to balance cost efficiency with meeting service requirements, while ensuring strict adherence to on‑time manufacturing schedules.
• Identifying material shortages based on updated lead times from Procurement.
• Tracking and reporting actual consumption vs planned consumption.
• Identifying and recommending solutions to resolve material constraints.
• Creating jobs in the ERP system and coordinating with warehouse team for staging to align with manufacturing schedule.
• Ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements, such as new materials and management of change processes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Science, Supply Chain, or other related fields.
• Post Secondary Diploma with equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' experience as a Production Planner
• Experience in biopharma or CDMO preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines is an asset.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. The full‑time equivalent pay range for this position is $55, - $87, CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required : Occasional

Shift : Day

Duration : No End Date

Job Function : Manufacturing