Material Planner

Wurth Canada is a high-performance organization that is built on humanistic values-achievement, trust, respect, integrity, accountability, and affiliation. We promote a strong culture that possesses authenticity and encourages crucial conversations and boldness. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact, be part of a growing organization and grow personally and professionally, you have a future at Wurth

If you want to make a difference and energize your career, Wurth Canada has a great opportunity for you. We are looking for an** Inventory Planner**with prior experience in managing material requirements, planning production assemblies, and optimizing inventory levels to meet operational goals.

**This is a 14-month hybrid contract, requiring two days in the office each week.**

**Our employees enjoy**:

- A culture of empowerment and trust that puts a focus on professional development and coaching from a supportive management team.
- A Monday to Friday opportunity that values work/life balance integration, providing flexibility within the day-to-day role.
- Strong compensation (salary and bonus)
- Group Benefits Program (Health, dental, life, EAP, etc.) and Pension Plan
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 paid sick days. Company-wide vacation time at end of the year.
- A solid onboarding plan with a 6-month mentoring program for new employees
- A corporate recognition platform that promotes appreciation and collaboration providing both intrinsic recognition and monetary rewards.
- An open-door environment that promotes close collaboration within all levels of the organization
- Continued professional development within a privately owned global company that offers both stability and growth opportunities.
- Work From Home remote option, yet an office that offers an onsite gym, unlimited coffee/tea, and a outdoor patio in the summer.

**Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, you will be responsible for**:

- Issue and manage purchase orders based on inventory levels, usage patterns, and forecasted demand.
- Monitor open orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Address supply issues, backorders, and vendor-related discrepancies promptly.
- Support cost-saving initiatives and assist in supplier evaluations
- Maintain accurate inventory levels through proactive planning and monitoring of stock.
- Coordinate with third-party and intercompany warehouses to ensure materials are available to support scheduled assembly activities.
- Review demand forecasts and adjust procurement plans accordingly.
- Coordinate with internal teams to manage lead times and minimize inventory gaps.
- Work with warehouse teams to prioritize builds or kitting activities in line with delivery deadlines.
- Communicate changes in schedules to relevant departments and escalate conflicts when necessary.
- Maintain item master data and ensure accurate records in the ERP system (e.g., lead times, suppliers, pricing).
- Generate reports to monitor inventory status, order progress, and material availability.
- Assist reconciliation of inventory discrepancies when needed.
- Act as a liaison between purchasing, warehouse, sales, and operations to ensure smooth coordination of inbound and outbound material flow.
- Communicate material availability, delays, and schedule changes clearly and in a timely manner.

**What YOU will bring to this role**:

- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is required
- Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM, CPM) would be an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain support (minimum 3 years).
- Understanding of inventory management, production scheduling and purchasing.
- Great communication skills, capable of working effectively with internal teams and external partners at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage daily tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in procurement software, ERP systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and SAP is considered an asset.
- Critical and analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Willingness to learn, adapt to changing processes, and reflect on personal performance to continuously improve.
- Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal) is an asset.

Our parent company, the Würth Group is a family-owned globally operating sales organization with over 82,000 employees in 80 countries. Our Wurth sales team caters to clients from a range of different industries such as _Automotive
- dealerships, garages, and body shops, Cargo - heavy-duty equipment (farming/agriculture, trucking, construction leasing) municipalities, Metal - fabrication, welding, HVAC/plumbing, manufacturing, etc., Construction - General Contractors, and On-Site)._

Würth Canada is an equal empl