Material Planner and Scheduler - Concord, Canada - The Bailey Group of Companies

The Bailey Group of Companies

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Concord, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Identification

Job Title:
Material Planner and Scheduler

Division:
Bailey Metal Products Limited - Concord

Department:
Operation

Reports to:
Supply Chain Supervisor

Job Purpose Summary

The Material Planner and Scheduler will be responsible for ensuring best practice(s) in demand, inventory, production and supply planning for manufactured items across Bailey.

The incumbent will play a key role in the overall business growth and inventory management strategies.

This position will work closely with the Operations and Inside & Outside Sales to ensure that production schedules are created and completed on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The responsibilities and accountabilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

Monitor, plan and schedule production requirements to satisfy customer requirements.
Monitor, plan and schedule production to maintain adequate stock levels.
Review longterm forecasts to identify and mitigate possible capacity/material issues and recommend appropriate action,
Define and conduct cycle counts as required, investigate variances and determine root cause.
Work with AMS to keep systems up to date and suggest improvements.
Maintain and manage MRP requirements.
Review and regularly update the SAP min and max inventory levels and ABC classification for all standard manufactured products to satisfy corporate requirements.
Develop better reporting to assist with managing seasonal items and slowmoving items.
Create STOs for intercompany stock requirements, as required. Ensure good communication on STO requirements with producing plant.
Review daily production reports; reconcile data in SAP and Eclipse, correcting any variances.
Review demand and available capacity and identify possible bottlenecks. Propose alternative capacity for those areas needing capacity improvement required to meet demand.
Participate in business planning meetings.
Participate and play an active role in planning improvements projects and support the rollout of best practices.
Ensure adequate levels of slit coil are maintained in the province and provide a rolling forecast to the Processing team to ensure healthy levels of inventory are maintained at the most effective cost.
Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices when dealing with customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors, and other key stakeholders of the company.
Understand, support, and adhere to the company's health and safety polices, programs and procedures by communicating and promoting health and safety awareness.
Other responsibilities and accountabilities as assigned by the Materials Coordinator and Plant Manager.

Qualifications

5 years of experience within an inventory management or production planning role.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
Experience with SAP is an asset.
Customer service experience is an asset.
Excellent organizational and time management skills necessary.
Great written and verbal communication skills.
Self-Starter with the ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
Knowledge of commercial construction practices and principles an asset.

Working Conditions