Distribution Planner

Company Description

At Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios - we’re paving the way for great careers Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact. Intrigued? Come grow with us.

Why Work for Us?

We love to brag. Techo Bloc offers its valued employees a **competitive salary** and a **comprehensive benefits package**.

Here are a few of our perks:

- Leaders who are invested in your success;
- Have a dynamic job and evolving career path;
- Develop your skills and grow;
- Free access to a virtual family doctor through virtual care;
- Competitive salary + Annual bonus
- Epic barbecues and Christmas parties;
- Possibility of remote work;
- Generous bonus program;
- Snack filled kitchens;
- Free parking;
- Considerable referral bonuses;
- Employee discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP available 24/7);
- English and French language courses available (if it’s a work requirement);

**Job Description**:
Under the supervision of the Demand and Distribution Manager, the Distribution Planner will be responsible for managing the demand and distribution of Techo-Bloc’s products throughout their network. As such, you will work with internal stakeholders to ensure the daily distribution/replenishment of our finished goods from our manufacturing sites to our 18 locations across Canada and the United States.

**Essential Functions**:

- Managing the demand and distribution of our products using our vastly automated Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system;
- Based off sales forecasts, in collaboration with the Demand & Distribution Manager, participate in the process of establishing our Min-Max and target inventory levels for the distribution of our finished goods;
- Responsible for organizing the daily distribution/replenishment of our finished goods from our manufacturing sites to our 18 locations based off orders and safety stock;
- Collaborate with the production planners to organize timely replenishment of our finished goods that is aligned with our production schedule;
- Responsible for identifying actual or potential overstock situations in our depots and altering our replenishment strategy accordingly;
- Collaborate with the purchasing department to organize the replenishment of resale items across our locations;
- Collaborate with the marketing department to organize the replenishment of marketing merchandise across our depots;
- Collaborate with the customer service order department to organize the distribution and fulfillment of special orders to our depots;
- Work with the transport department to establish and maintain the most cost-effective distribution routes to replenish our depots;
- Ad hoc analysis.

**Qualifications**:

- College or university degree in a related field;
- Experience in a related field would be considered an asset;
- Bilingualism (French/English) - Due to frequent communication with employees in Quebec, Ontario and the United States;
- Strong computer system skills. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF etc.);
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines;
- Strong team player, organizational skills and detail oriented;
- Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain (planning and scheduling, production process and capabilities, inventory planning etc.) will be considered a strong asset;
- Experience in using MRP will be considered a strong asset.

Additional Information
- The use of the masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intent. _
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted._