Operations Planner

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

The Planner & Report Clerk is responsible for scheduling planned production priorities, populating, and running reports related to Operations & Production data, analyzing reports for variance issues and organizing reports that are regularly distributed to all stakeholders.

**Reponsibilities**:
Production Planning & Analysis
- Review direct material inventory and requirements through usage reports;
- Optimize finished goods stock coverage between sites in collaboration with the Procurement department;
- Co-ordinate priorities with all treating plants;
- Update machine and labour capacities;
- Communicate production priority schedule on a weekly basis;
- Schedule daily/weekly production meetings with all plants in coordination with IBP & S&OP Team Members;
- Other duties as assigned.

Wave Co-Ordination/Enhancements/Automations
- Co-ordinate Master Data changes and updates with IBP & S&OP Team Members.

Power BI Reporting Co-Ordination & Analysis
- Work with the PowerBI Team on generating, validating, and proofing Operations reports;
- Analyze Power BI reports and work with Operations to examine trends and root cause analysis of outlying data points;
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports and presentations;
- Prepare sales trend reports and work with stakeholders on inventory SKU prioritization, yard spacing and DC racking layouts.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 completed
- Equivalent experience preferred
- Business Administration Degree or Supply Chain Management Degree an asset
- Proficiency in English & French, spoken and written
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
- Excellent communication and the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs
- Advanced Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel), knowledge in SAP (IBP system is an asset)
- Extensive product knowledge in outdoor building materials industry is an asset

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Annual Profit Share Program
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
- Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.