Specialist, Material Planning

Date: Sep 8, 2025
- Location: St. Thomas, CA
- Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
- Level of Experience: Professionals
- Job Function: Logistics
- Job ID: 4214

**Specialist, Material Planning**:
**Our Story and Why We're Growing**

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job - it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us

**About the Role**

The Material Planner is responsible for coordinating and executing material planning and logistics processes during both pre-series and series production phases. This role ensures timely and accurate material availability during new product introduction and acts as a key liaison between internal departments and external suppliers to support smooth project execution. The role includes acting as SAP key user for material and packaging planning processes.

This is currently a flex hybrid work structure, requiring two days per week at our St. Thomas office.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Upload and maintain material master data in the SAP system for all BOM components, and ensure the accuracy and timely updates of the manufacturing bill of materials (M-BOM) to support production planning.
- Upload and maintain packaging master data in SAP, and manage returnable packaging usage and return to optimize resource efficiency.
- Execute material call-offs based on production schedules and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery. Maintain daily communication with suppliers to resolve issues related to orders, delivery, availability, shipments, and packaging.
- Monitor inventory levels, conduct stock analysis, and manage shortage alerts to maintain healthy stock. Implement local material shortage management, such as resolving quality-related material blocks, in coordination with HQ.
- Track transportation status to ensure timely arrival and warehouse receipt of materials. In case of transportation delays, implement corrective action plans and follow up to resolution.
- Align material flow of full and empty containers with nominated suppliers to ensure supply continuity.
- Act as SAP key user for material and packaging planning. Responsibilities include gathering and defining user requirements, coordinating and executing user acceptance testing (UAT), and providing first-level support to SAP users. Additionally, support training efforts, maintain master data accuracy, liaise with IT and process owners for system enhancements, and ensure continuous process improvement within the SAP environment.
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Production, Warehouse, Quality, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure smooth logistics operations. Support regional logistics process optimization and standardization to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.

**What you bring to the Team**
- College diploma or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Proficient in SAP or other ERP systems, particularly in material management modules.
- Skilled in managing Bills of Materials (BOM), inventory control, and coordinating transportation.
- Demonstrated project experience, especially in areas such as New Product Introduction (NPI), ERP system implementation (e.g., SAP), process development, or cross-functional collaboration.
- 3-5 years of solid, hands-on experience in logistics planning and/or supplier management in the battery manufacturing or automotive industry.
- Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Able to work effectively and efficiently in dynamic environments with shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and occasional ambiguity.
- Possesses a global mindset with a customer-centric approach and the ability to build trust and strong working relationships.
- Experience in battery or battery cell logistics, or handling hazardous materials, is a plus.

**Power Perks**
- Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
- Opportunities for development
- Relocation Support
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
- Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care,