Planning Manager
Core
Develop and coordinate production plans, inventory control, and scheduling for Canadian manufacturing factories to meet delivery expectations.
Role type
Planning Manager
Builds
Production schedules, inventory levels, and delivery timelines for Canadian factories
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production planning & inventory management
Required skills
Master production scheduling, production flow monitoring, inventory management, S&OP facilitation, ERP system usage, data reporting, capacity planning, lead time management, safety stock calculation, cycle count management
Preferred skills
Navision/ERP experience, bilingualism (French/English), manufacturing industry background
Technologies
Navision, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain master production schedules; Monitor production flow and initiate corrective actions; Liaise between sales, purchasing, and production; Distribute sales orders and determine build locations; Monitor and adjust inventory levels; Lead monthly S&OP meetings; Provide regular reports to leadership; Communicate raw material requirements to procurement; Coordinate year-end and cycle inventory counts; Establish safety stock levels and capacity strategies; Improve inventory turns and reduce excess inventory; Ensure accurate lead time quoting
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC