Material Planner

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

**Job Description**:
Our Company is built on employee mutual commitment and respect, enthusiasm and progress. Teledyne Digital Imaging is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., a U.S. publicly listed enterprise, and specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high performance image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Teledyne Digital Imaging's products are used worldwide in machine vision, document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring, manufacturing inspection, medical imaging, and multi media. As part of our continuing growth in this high technology market, Teledyne Digital Imaging is recruiting for a Material Planner in Waterloo.

Job Summary:
In this role, you will be performing a wide variety of production planning activities and and will be supporting procurement, as required. Responsible for managing assigned product lines, commodities and supplier bases.

At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be general but may involve complex and/or non-routine assignments and duties are performed under limited supervision.

Detailed Description:
- Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity, product line or supplier, beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.- Releases and manages work orders and rework work-orders- Responsible for parts procurement, product on-time-delivery, materials on-time-delivery, linear shipment scheduling and processing non-conforming material- Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials- Purchases materials, using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels- Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards- Develops specifications for new contract orders- Obtains materials, components and equipment- Evaluates vendor reliability, develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate- Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value, and all other duties as assigned- Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.- Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, collaborating with management, sales, production or engineering.

Requirements:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- SAP experience considered an asset- Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.- Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.- Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities.- Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.- Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively.- Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.- Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.- Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.- Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective