Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N1R 5X9; Langley, British Columbia, CA, V1M 3G4

Please note: At this time, we are not working with any 3rd party or recruiting agencies for this search.

About FUCHS:

FUCHS Lubricants Canada, Ltd. is the Canadian operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Planner works out of our Canadian offices in Cambridge, ON, or Langley, BC, and reports to the Supply Chain Director.

This role is a temporary position with a 14-month duration.

This individual will be responsible for successfully leading and communicating the supply plan to operations, and achieving on-time and in-full support of customer orders and/or stocking requirements.

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Production Planning: Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for FUCHS Canada's blending facilities, taking into account factors such as customer demand, production capacity, and resource availability.
• Collaborate with 3rd party site operations to coordinate production, maintain inventory, and facilitate process improvement initiatives with Toll Blenders.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and trends, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
• Demand Forecasting: Collaborate with sales teams to gather and analyze demand forecasts, incorporating market trends and customer feedback into production plans.
• Order Coordination: Coordinate with toll blenders, production teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of finished goods.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams, providing updates on production schedules, inventory levels, and potential risks or delays.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis tools and software to assess production and inventory performance, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Capacity Planning: Assess production capacity and constraints, working with manufacturing teams to optimize efficiency and throughput.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in production and inventory management to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or another related supply chain field.
• 5+ years of experience working in a production planning, inventory, or supply chain role required.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel with excellent quantitative and data analysis skills.
• Team and people oriented, professional and displays a “can-do” attitude.
• ERP planning experience required, SAP preferred.

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/ca/en/benefits

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Do you have any questions? Jordan Hallow (jordan.hallow@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!

Come be seen at FUCHS – join our team and move the world with us!
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