Material Planner

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada NFI Group Full time

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology and has dedicated team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA) and Gillett, WI (USA). Further information is available at www.carfaircomposites.com.

Position Summary: To lead the Materials Department to World Class. This position is responsible for material planning associated with the Materials Department. The Material Planner will improve the department and themselves through training and continuing education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinate planning for materials department
  • Coordinate processing materials to POU location by requirement date.
  • Responsible for inventory accuracy and achieving inventory goals.
  • Responsible for MRP, work MRP messages and monitor daily OAS (Order Action Summary)
  • Ensure all aspects of the MRB process are followed.
  • Monitor, measure, and meet all materials measurements.
  • Drive the reduction of inventory adjustments.
  • Ensure accurate implementation of the Engineering Change Orders to release jobs.
  • Responsible for discrete job accuracy; maintaining accuracy for 500 series requirements and reject requirements.
  • Assist in reducing obsolete inventory.
  • Responsible for timely release of work orders to Manufacturing; ensure planned orders are released by due dates.
  • Responsible for maintaining sub-inventories.
  • Coordinate kitting activities from New Flyer in identified suppliers; update daily kitting reports and lists.
  • Work with capacity planning to find under/overloads to determine if outsourcing or level loading is required; update weekly capacity charts.
  • Ensure materials planning in key areas: manage IR process, communication to other plants, monitor and reduce obsolete inventory to zero, ensure gateways and blowing alleys are empty at the end of each shift, monitor and reduce past due demands to zero, reduce negatives to zero, ensure new work order packages are delivered daily, release shop orders to start day, review daily dispatch list, release planned orders to release date, correct materials in shop order BOM as required, adjust shop order quantities as needed, ensure closed jobs are auctioned daily, process shop orders to completion stages.
  • Work with Manufacturing Engineering to keep routing updated.
  • Prepare and publish past due measurement KPIs.
  • Monitor and track parts status prior to and during production build.
  • Attend and participate in department toolbox meetings.
  • Assist in communication and deployment of policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure success in all processes.
  • Assist the materials team and leadership in achieving the budget in materials, supplies, salary/indirect labour, overtime, and operational expenses.
  • Ensure the accuracy of data entered in the system.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the supply base in support of business objectives.
  • Promote and facilitate lean Manufacturing / 5S programs of materials.
  • Assist and participate in cross-training.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO procedures, work instructions, and promote continuous improvement within the department.
  • Assist manufacturing on day-to-day tasks.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

  • Three plus years of experience in a manufacturing or inventory management role is highly preferred.
  • APICS certification or currently enrolled in the programs would be considered an asset.
  • Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong computer skills and ability to communicate effectively via phone and email.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and a self-starter that is motivated to achieve tasks within set timelines.
  • Strong analytical skills, able to multitask, ability to adapt to rapid change and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

  • We offer competitive wages and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a matching GRRSP plan, life insurance, and disability programs.
  • The ability to advance your career with a growing company.
  • Employee development through a variety of training initiatives.
  • We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

APPLY NOW: If you would like to apply for the position of Material Planner or know someone who would, please apply at: Material Planner - Days - Carfair (workable.com).

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