Materials Planning Specialist

Position Summary

The Materials Planning Specialist is responsible for planning and managing material requirements to support production schedules, ensuring optimal inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs and preventing material shortages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) for production schedules
• Analyze demand forecasts and production plans to determine material needs
• Generate and release purchase requisitions and work orders for materials
• Monitor inventory levels and establish reorder points and safety stock levels
• Coordinate with suppliers and purchasing to ensure timely material delivery
• Resolve material shortage issues and expedite critical items
• Manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams on material specifications
• Conduct analysis to optimize inventory investment and turnover
• Maintain accurate bill of materials (BOM) and routing information
• Track supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery and quality
• Participate in new product introduction and material qualification processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of materials planning or supply chain experience
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and lean manufacturing concepts
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

[Compensation Range:  $33.00 - 43.00/hr CAD]