Senior Inventory Planner (Cylinder Manufacturing)

Location : MILTON, ON, Canada

Job Family : Support

Job Type : Regular

Posted : May 7, 2024

Job ID : 48579

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• Plan inventory levels across 3 locations for parts from assigned vendors and maintain master data such as lead time, minimum order quantities, box quantities and purchase price to ensure that planning levels are accurate.

• Order parts from assigned vendors and manage assigned vendor performance to maintain planned inventory levels and to meet customer expectations for unplanned demands (including rush orders, orders for slow moving parts, and other special circumstances).

• Co-ordinate deliveries with vendors, customer service and logistics and communicate part availability status and latest delivery information to Customer Service using various systems and tools.

• Manage slow moving inventory from assigned vendors and work with cross functional teams to minimize aging inventory using various strategies (returns, reconfigurations, sales, etc.)

• Review and update governance reports to ensure that all target metrics are being met.

• Resolve in-transit and inventory accuracy discrepancies

• Process stock transfers between plants as required

• Investigate Non-Conformances and co-ordinate resolutions with other cross-functional teams

• Collaborate and Interface with all plant and division functions including business units, engineering, operations, sales and marketing

• Identify, develop and execute cost and inventory reduction initiatives aligned to Divisional plans.

• Ability to prioritize, meet commitments, take ownership, problem solve and be proactive while working in a team environment and providing excellent customer service

• Effectively utilize team boards to drive department metrics

• Lead supplier collaboration meetings with key internal/external stakeholders

• Participate in daily production meetings; to review due/shipping dates, response time backlogged purchase orders, inquiries, shipping/receiving and production order set-up

• Participate in Lean activities

• Perform other duties as assigned

• University business degree with Supply Chain/Operations focus

• 5-7 years of Inventory Planning / Vendor Management

• CSCP, CPIM, CPSM designation or equivalent preferred or in progress

• Member of the Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) preferred

• Advanced computer skills – Access, Excel ,Word, and PowerPoint

• Bilingual French and English language skills are preferable

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Superior follow up and organizational skills

• Knowledge of lean and quality concepts

• Knowledge of systems for purchasing and inventory control

• Adaptability and flexibility combined with a commitment to accuracy

• Ability to work independently, with minimum direction

• Knowledge on hydraulic, cylinders or machine parts would be an asset

• Must have a deep understanding of MRP concepts and supply chain management