WECO Electrical Connectors Inc.

Corporate Headquarters
18050 Trans-Canada Highway,

Kirkland, QC, H9J 4A1 Canada

**Planner/Buyer**

**Kirkland, Quebec**

Are you passionate about manufacturing management? Are you comfortable in a constantly evolving environment focused on quality and competitive pricing and motivated to achieve these objectives in the best conditions of profitability for the company and customer satisfaction?

**If you are a planner-buyer determined to contribute to our company's objectives, and to perform in a work environment constantly seeking excellence, send in your resume today**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Reporting directly to the Director, Supply chain & production, the **Planner/Buyer**will coordinate the sourcing activities of raw materials and production supplies under his/her responsibility in accordance with production needs, while respecting company standards, policies and values. In addition, he/she will create the master production schedule of Finished Products, according to customer orders, forecasts, Safety Stock and inventory levels.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Planning and Inventory Control**
- Planifier quotidiennement le plan de productionCréer le plan de production selon les besoins et la capacité de l'usine et maintenir le système à jourCreate production plans in accordance with production needs and plant capacity while maintaining updates to the system
- Conduct regular analysis of inventory stocks to avoid out of stock items and minimize inventory waste
- Review the available production capacity and make the necessary adjustments to the production plan
- Calculate optimal safety stock levels and re-order points to meet objectives such as inventory level and maximize inventory turns.
- Coordinate and actively follow up with stakeholders in Sales, Production and partners and bring solutions to resolve exceptions.
- Maintain daily contact with the Customer Service/Order Management Supervisor and the Production Supervisor to ensure that delivery dates are respected.
- Be the go-to person and coordinate the introduction of new products with Production, R & D, Marketing
- Effectuer l'analyse régulière des stocks d'inventaire afin d'éviter toute rupture de stock et minimiser les radiations d'inventaire ;
**Procurement**
- Planning and inventory management of raw materials based on ABC classification
- Placing purchase orders with suppliers and sub-contractors to meet production requirements
- Ensure Product and Purchase Order data accuracy in ERP system
- Monitor On-Time delivery with suppliers, sub-contractors, and carriers
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and carriers

**Other responsibilities**
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Responsible for office supply purchasing
- Other related tasks

**Qualifications**:

- DEC or University education, preferably in Operations Management and/or Supply Chain and/or Logistics
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Bilingual: excellent verbal and written communication in French and English.

**Knowledge and skills**
- Team spirit, positive attitude, and a sense of collaboration (Moved up the list)
- Excellent interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence and a winning attitude.
- In-depth knowledge of production planning and purchasing
- Thorough knowledge of ERP systems (Syteline an asset)
- Analytical, structured, and organized mind
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Demonstrate autonomy, be flexible

**WECO offers**:

- Possibility of flexible hours from Monday to Friday and hybrid schedule according to company’s policy.
- Benefits after 3 months of continuous service, including medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability benefits
- Business casual dress code with jeans permitted on Fridays
- Events organized by our social committee

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $57,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kirkland, Qc