Warehouse Planner

**Our Reputation Stands on What We Build**

At Vicwest we are "Building for Tomorrow", We are currently looking for a **Warehouse Planner** for our Stratford warehouse.

We are a Canadian building materials company specializing in metal products that are supplied in the Residential, Agricultural, and Commercial sectors.

Since 1930, Vicwest has been North America’s metal structure experts - engineering and manufacturing metal roofing and wall systems that withstand our harshest climates. Not only are our products environmentally friendly, but our aim is to produce them in the most environmentally responsible way.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canada’s best known building materials suppliers as it embarks on a significant growth journey through new product launches & market penetration. As part of the Kingspan Group, Vicwest has an ambitious sustainability program revolving around the impact of building materials on the environment.

**Position Summary**:
As a key member of the operations team at the Stratford branch, you will be required to to effectively prioritize, plan and schedule order picking activities, work order priorities and manpower requirements to effectively meet customer delivery deadlines.

This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

**Key Accountabilities**:
**1.** **Warehouse Planning, Scheduling & Workbooking**

2. **Inventory Activities and Adjustments**

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Plan and stage customer orders to meet delivery deadlines. This includes, setting up orders in the system; printing orders/dashboards; splitting orders; printing and attaching labels and ensuring material is available before release and the filing of customer orders
- Maintain the integrity of all orders, material, crates, dates, packing and/or any other changes required to ensure the smooth transition of orders to the shop floor
- Communicates frequently with Supervisor to stay informed about issues that may impact work order completion dates
- Works with Customer Service and Supply Chain on inquiries regarding order fulfillment
- Monitor and troubleshoot Product Replacement and Postprocess Faulty Goods Movement Errors for all orders and clear them daily to maintain inventory integrity and remove errors that cause delays in Post Goods Issues with loads.
- Manual confirmation of orders that do not auto-confirm
- Develops and issues a variety of reports
- Contributes to continuous improvement program by participating as team member on project assignments.

**Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma or (GED)
- Demonstrate a strong ability to multi-task, handle timelines, and close attention to details.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office.
- _Previous planning/scheduling experience preferred_
- _Experience with building materials, or within the construction industry is considered an asset._
- _Working knowledge and experience with SAP is considered an asset._

**Required Skills**:

- A curious, solutions-based mindset
- Ability to manage projects and execute on key deliverables
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and tactically
- Ability to multi-task and work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Team-focused player

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stratford, ON N5A 6S5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person