Planner - Supply

KDC/ONE; Knowlton (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Group insurance

RRSP contributions

Telemedicine service

Employee support program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

KDC/ONE is seeking a Supply Planner in Knowlton to balance supply and demand, optimize inventory, and coordinate with suppliers including international partners. The role requires maintaining accurate ERP data and collaborating with production, logistics and procurement.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in planning or procurement, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems like AS400. This permanent, full-time position offers a 40-hour workweek on site in Knowlton.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in planning, procurement or inventory management.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with an ERP system (AS400).
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand forecasts and develop supply plans aligned with production needs.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials and components to support operations (multi-line).
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to minimize stock-outs and surpluses.
• Coordinate supplies with suppliers, including international suppliers, meeting deadlines and logistics constraints.
• Follow up with suppliers to secure deliveries and meet commitments.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with production, logistics and procurement to align operations.
• Maintain data in ERP and inventory systems to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze performance gaps and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Skills

Excel

ERP system (AS400)

Inventory management

International suppliers

Education

DEC or equivalent in operations management, logistics or related field

Tools

AS400 ERP

Job description

At KDC/ONE, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America. At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to make every effort to realize the projects of our clients. In addition to our major specializations, we continuously strive to innovate to design more than a thousand other beauty, health and hygiene products.

The mission we are proposing:

Reporting to the Supply Planning Supervisor, the Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring effective supply planning to support production operations. The role is to balance supply and demand, optimize inventory levels and coordinate activities with suppliers, including overseas partners, to ensure the availability of raw materials and components when required.

An overview of your new position

• Analyze demand forecasts and develop supply plans aligned with production needs
• Ensure the availability of raw materials and components to support operations (multi-line)
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to minimize stock-outs and surpluses
• Coordinate supplies with suppliers, including international suppliers (overseas), taking into account deadlines and logistical constraints
• Carry out the necessary follow-ups with suppliers in order to secure deliveries and meet commitments
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (production, logistics, procurement) to ensure alignment of operations
• Maintain up-to-date data in systems (ERP, inventory parameters, prices, codes) to ensure accuracy of information
• Analyze performance gaps and recommend avenues for continuous improvement
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor as required by operational requirements.

What You Need to Know About This Position

• Employment Status: Permanent
• Hours per Week: 40 hrs
• Number of Positions Available: 1
• Work Location: Knowlton
• Start Date: As Soon As Possible

You are the ideal candidate if you have

• DEC or equivalent in operations management, logistics or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in planning, procurement or inventory management
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with an ERP system (e.g. AS400)
• Good understanding of inventory management principles

Assets:

• Experience with international suppliers
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of S&OP processes
• Supply Chain Certification (APICS CPIM, CSCP)

What we have to offer you

• Bonus program based on company performance and meeting your goals
• Comprehensive group insurance program including; prescription drugs, dental, vision, and more
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• RRSP: We contribute up to 4% of your salary, matching your contribution
• Access to telemedicine service and employee support program including sleep resources
• Receive quality, custom personal protective equipment
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility to develop your potential

REASON FOR WORKING IN EASTERN TOWNSHIPS:

• Here is the perfect balance. The dynamic balance that we all seek between the realization of our personal and professional dreams. The balance between proximity to major centers, with all the urbanity they provide, and rurality with its generous nature and diversified activities.
• Here, 40,000 students learn and develop skills through nearly 900 post-secondary programs and training and more than 100 vocational training programs. A wealth that generates creativity, a taste for going beyond and opening up to the world.
• Here, it is also health through the practice of activities of all kinds and through healthy lifestyles. Here, the playground is huge and nearby: peaks, trails, rivers, lakes, infrastructures and sports clubs. Whether you are a Sunday athlete or a high level athlete, you will find something to keep you in shape!
• Here, the landscapes of the Townships are varied and its nature is generous: lakes, rivers, mountains, vines, marshes, conifers, deciduous trees, valleys. Our bucolic landscapes encourage contemplation and letting go. In the fall, the landscapes ignite to create a panorama typical of southern Quebec.

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