Inventory Planner - Milton, Canada - Phoenix Contact Ltd

Phoenix Contact Ltd

Verified Company

Milton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Company
Phoenix Contact's roots are in Germany. Our headquarters are in Blomberg. Originally founded in Essen in 1923, we have grown over the years. With over 50 subsidiaries worldwide, we truly have Global reach. Together with customers and partners, we design solutions for the future using trend-setting connection and automation technology.

Wherever they are needed - for example, in transportation infrastructure, electromobility, for clean water, regenerative energies and intelligent supply networks, or energy-efficient machine building and systems manufacturing.

We face up to technological developments and the associated changes in society.

With almost 100 years of experience in the field of machine building and automation, we are working on tomorrow's intelligent production today.

Description
The inventory planner responsibilities include purchasing and inventory control.

They will plan inventory, schedule manufacturing orders, and coordinate the flow of work and materials to meet delivery expectations of forecasted and actual sales while minimizing inventory levels.

The position will coordinate the shipment and logistics of all customer orders to meet customer demands and on time shipping metrics.

The planner will reflect demand changes in our planning systems (ERP and MRP) to ensure high accuracy of forecast needs and ensure accuracy in inventory records, item usage history, and forecasting files.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing

Prepare and issue purchase orders for Resale Product, Components for Value Added Assemblies and Sample as per our SIC process.
Assist Maintenance and set up new items. ROP, EOQ Lead Times.
Update Purchase Order Confirmations and answer EDI error message
Work with Customer Care and Planning to expedite orders.
Prepare and follow up on Later Reminder Report with Suppliers regularly
Resolve Discrepancies in ERP and with Supplier invoices
Negotiate contracts and pricing with alternate Suppliers

Inventory Control

Ensure that discrepancies are investigated in a timely manner
Receiving incoming product for drop and direct delivery shipments
Assist with Stock rotation
Monitor and report on significant changes in sales forecasts
Assist with Cycle counting reconciliation and yearend inventory
Assist with Monthly KPI
Performs other related duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

College diploma in Supply Chain or related discipline
Previous inventor control or purchasing experience would be an asset
Advanced computer skills
Strong knowledge of ERP systems
Advanced to Proficient knowledge of MS Excel

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be available to work outside of regular hours to facilitate
Must be able to prioritize and effectively manage multiple streams of work from various departments
Extremely strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Able to work independently and as part of a team

We are offering an attractive remuneration package, employee benefits and the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced growing company with dynamic leadership and a history of growth and profitability.

Awarded one of Canada's Best Workplaces, we recognize people as our most valuable resource. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Monday to Friday

37.5 hours/week