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]