Planner, Material Replenishment

3 weeks ago


Lacombe County, Canada NOVA Chemicals Corporation Full time

**Job ID**: 2283

**Closing Date**: 06/08/2023

**Job Category**: Corporate

**Location**: Joffre Administration
This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

**Who We Are**:
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures plastic resins and other petrochemical products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees take pride in our focus on safety and social responsibility by working together to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team.

Reporting to the Procurement Operations Leader, the primary purpose of the Material Replenishment Planner (MRP) is to support the Joffre Site with a common and consistent approach to Inventory Management, with focus on synergies, efficiencies and optimization not only across the region but within NOVA Chemicals as well.

The MRP will be proficient with Stores processes and procedures, as well as familiar with MRP practices across all regions. Issue resolution/problem-solving, and continuous improvement will be at the forefront.

**You Will Use Your Expertise To**:
An in-depth understanding of Inventory Management practices, perform inventory transactions such as stock transfers, cycle count, obsolescence, etc.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills to support areas such as Process Enhancements, Stocking discrepancies, etc.
Perform thorough analysis on nightly material planning run by either converting planned orders to purchase requisitions, creating new requisitions or escalating awareness to buyers or expeditors to ensure timely replenishment for inventory for predetermined safety stock levels, reservations and changing operating conditions.
Escalate any materials discrepancies with the Warehouse Coordinator &/or Procurement Operations Leader.
Coach and mentor peers on technical matters impacting inventory.
Be responsible for the content of MRP applicable Material Master data fields in SAP to support Material Master processes including lead times, safety stock, MRP profiles, lot size, internal comments, pricing, etc. with a thorough understanding of the MRP function, as well, strong knowledge of the SAP MM and PM modules.
An in-depth knowledge of the Material Master Create and Change Request process, set up new or change existing, delete MID’s, etc.
Interface with Stakeholders, Procurement, Expediting, Accounting and/or Suppliers to ensure purchase orders are expeditiously handled to avoid stockouts. Also, collaborate to assist in developing alternate stocking strategies with any fluctuation in supply chain.
Interface and collaborate with regional Stores personnel, Master Data, Procurement, and stakeholders for problem-solving, innovation and Continuous Improvement initiatives/results.
Perform analysis on inventory and provide recommendations to support and/or create stocking strategies (Economic Reorder Quantities, Safety Stock), VMI’s, sharing inventory, obsolescence, shelf life, etc. to ensure inventory optimization.
Interface regularly with Maintenance to support all material requirements, including unit outages/shutdowns and Turnarounds.
Interface with Asset Management Analysts.
Be responsible for the regular review, adherence and updating of procedures and workflows.
Have a good understanding of stakeholder processes as it relates to material requirements to help guide that work.
Review and investigate escalated Cycle Counts discrepancies for complete resolution.
Review and investigate any pricing discrepancy reports for complete explanation and/or resolution.
Be responsible for the regular review and updating of MRP procedures and processes as well as act as a key contributor to the overall Inventory Management procedures and workflows.
Participate in system (SAP) testing when required and escalate noted issues for resolution as found.

**What We Are Looking For**:
University graduate with 3-5 years related expereince and continued professional development or 7-9 years combination of post-secondary education and related expereience and continued professional development.
Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care and NOVA’s Nature.
Proficiency in all areas and tasks supporting Receiving, Issuing and Shipping.
Good understanding of Purchasing procedures and practices.
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