Production planner, Randstad

Randstad

Location:
Canada, Saint-Laurent

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Production Planning Associate is a key role responsible for production planning and inventory management to meet customer needs while optimizing operational efficiency. Acting as a crucial link between the sales, production, and procurement departments, this role ensures proactive supply chain management, minimizes stockouts, and optimizes costs.

Job Responsibility:

Analyze, design, and plan weekly production schedules based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and raw material availability to meet customer needs in a resource optimization context (capacity, delivery time, costs), in collaboration with the production manager and the management team
Continuously update the production schedule based on the previous day's production, shipments, receipts, changes in customer orders, and raw material availability
Confirm and correct the quantity of finished goods produced the previous day
Identify potential capacity constraints and recommend solutions to mitigate risks in collaboration with the production team
Support the production team with real-time data for effective decision-making
Place purchase orders (PO) with Canadian suppliers based on the production schedule and sales forecasts
Follow up on purchase orders (delivery dates, quantities, shortages)
Monitor inventory levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts while maintaining optimal stock levels for raw materials and finished goods
Update minimum stock levels and reorder points
Implement inventory control strategies to improve turnover rates and reduce carrying costs
Work with domestic suppliers and the procurement team (for imported products) to ensure timely delivery of materials
Work with the inventory counting team to resolve and correct errors in assemblies, receipts, and transfers
Plan and manage inter-warehouse transfers of materials
Interpret reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, and products close to expiry
Provide insights and recommendations to management based on data-driven analysis
Act as the main point of contact between the operations, sales, and procurement teams for planning-related activities
Lead meetings to review supplier performance evaluations, production plans, and inventory performance
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to incorporate new product launches, promotions, and demand fluctuations

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
3 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in the food manufacturing industry
Proficiency in forecasting and planning tools (e.g., Sage 300, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems)
Strong analytical skills (advanced Excel) and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SEI)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with cross-functional teams
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in sciences, DEC in production, or approximately 10 years of relevant experience
CPIM certification (a plus)
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry under cGMP regulations
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management

Nice to have:

Expertise in packaging lines and equipment
Proficiency in computer tools and software
Experience with SAP or other ERPs
Bilingual
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Initiative and innovation mindset
Analytical and problem-solving skills

What we offer:

3 weeks of vacation
Schedule: 5 days on site in person only (Monday to Wednesday: 7am to 4:30pm, Thursday 7am to 4pm, Friday 7am to 12.30)
Medical plan
Dental plan
Optometry plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 28, 2025

Expiration:
June 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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