Supply Chain Planner

About Us

SLEEGERS Engineered Products Inc. is a leading North American supplier of engineered solutions for the pressure vessel and propane industries. We design and manufacture a variety of products including propane motor fuel tanks, commercial and industrial pressure vessels, and automated propane cylinder vending kiosks.

Founded in 1963 and based in London, Ontario, we are proud to have assembled a diverse team that unites highly skilled fabrication skill sets with innovative engineering professionals to produce exceptional products for our target marketplaces. We are a rapidly growing company serving specialized marketplaces in Canada and the USA.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Supply Chain Planner to help facilitate the ongoing and rapid growth at SLEEGERS. This person will play a crucial role in optimizing our supply chain operations and ensuring efficient flow of goods from suppliers to customers. SLEEGERS operation is based on LEAN manufacturing operation which requires just on time material delivery. Supply planning is a crucial factor for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize costs, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
- Monitor and analyze demand forecasts, sales trends, and market conditions to anticipate supply chain needs and proactively address any potential issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods while maintaining quality of goods, and compliance to terms of contracts.
- Coordinate production schedules and monitor production capacity to meet customer demands and minimize stock-outs.
- Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular supplier reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards.
- Utilize supply chain management systems and tools to track inventory levels, monitor order fulfillment, and generate accurate reports.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance supply chain performance.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with sales forecasts and new product launches.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain management to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive the daily diagnostics of inventory, and root causes for errors. Coordinate necessary action plans with affected departments.
- Develop and improve the integrity of our internal MRP to ensure accurate release requirement timing
- Provide back up for other supply chain functions, as required.
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders, internal and external

Qualifications:

- 5 - 7 years of experience in:

- Supply planning
- Purchasing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Shipping arrangement to and from suppliers
- Bachelor’s degree (Commerce, Finance, Supply Chain and/or Operations Management, Business Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics) is an asset
- Experience with manufacturing inventory flows and management
- SYSPRO knowledge considered a strong asset
- Strong sense of urgency
- Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem resolution skills
- The ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
- The ability to work in a team in a fast-paced, growing environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact comfortably with a wide range of individuals in the organization from executives to support staff, within and outside of the Company

The Benefits
- Competitive compensation package; salary is commensurate with experience
- Opportunity for growth and advancement within SLEEGERS
- Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
- Retirement plan with employee-employer matched contributions
- Training and development opportunities available to enhance your skill set

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person