Material Planner - St. Thomas, Canada - Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc.

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St. Thomas, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number: 66069

Group:
Cosma International

Division:
Formet Industries

Job Type:
Permanent/Regular

Location:
ST. THOMAS

Work Style:

About us:

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations.

That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers.

Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.

As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.

Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

At Formet, one of the largest manufacturing employers in Southwestern Ontario producing body and chassis components for assembly plants across North America, we take care of each other and live by the motto "One Team.

One Formet.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for the preparation, communicating and monitoring of the divisions production and raw material schedules, ensuring customer requirements and inventory policies are met.

Who we are looking for:

Completion of postsecondary education in a related business field, preferably Supply Chain and Operations Management; OR completion of APIC certification.
3 years' experience in Supply Chain Management (E.g. Production Scheduling, Material Planning, Inventory Management, etc.), preferably in an automotive environment.

Your Responsibilities:

Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet's Visions/Values through Magna's Employee Charter.
Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
Generate Production schedules to support the Master Production Schedule and customer requirements; communicate to department as required.
Review and revise schedules as a result of tooling, equipment and material issues that arise; monitor and communicate to departments.
Issues raw material releases to suppliers in accordance with inventory policies and production schedule requirements.
Maintains timely and accurate supply of components and raw material to support production by monitoring delivery and coordinating shipments.
Ensure records/system accuracy by supporting inventory accuracy coordinators in daily review of WIP and FG items.
Participate in the quarterly cycle count schedules by performing cycle counts and completing root cause analysis, when required.
Monitor and report on completed production numbers by reviewing tracking sheets submitted by department.
Monitor and report on supplier delivery performance as outlined/required in quality database.
Generate shipping schedules as required, monitor delivery and expedite as required.
Cross train team members to maximize flexibility and coverage.
Coordinate implementation of engineering changes between suppliers, the shop floor and customer.
Support new program development as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities (ie. Participation in Lean/Kaizen sessions).
Monitor quality alerts and respond as necessary with respect to available inventory.
Participate in meetings to support job responsibilities.
Maintain accurate records as required by IATF.
Establish and maintain effective communications will all production and support teams.
Participate in training on a regular basis.
Perform other duties as designated.

Site Benefits:

Weekly pay via direct deposit
Vacation entitlement
3 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 3 company paid holidays + 2x 1⁄2 days = 19 days annually Medical and Dental Benefits after 1 month of employment.
Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program)
Profit sharing paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program)
Matched GRRSP
Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Optional group Life Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance for self and spouse
Safety Shoe, prescription Safety Glasses and Custom Molded Earplug allowance
Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use)
Company BBQ, Holiday Parties and Company Events
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives 6k for Water Walk, Support Local Charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a