Materials Planner

Materials Planner

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE : ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

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They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.

S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

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The Materials Planner analyses and plans material requirements by determining the quantity and date materials are needed to ensure optimal inventory levels.

Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.

The Materials Planner position resides in our Toronto Service Centre in Brampton, Ontario and reports up to the Regional Inventory Control Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Manages the material requirement planning (MRP) process for rep warehouses to replenish inventory levels
• Establishes daily action plan to fulfill transfer order requirements
• Provides daily transfer order requirements to Warehouse Transfers team to ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and timely
• Evaluates and monitors daily transfer order execution, tracking status and completion rate
• Manages the material requirement planning (MRP) process for production orders to replenish inventory levels
• Provides daily transfer order requirements to Warehouse team to ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and timely
• Evaluates and monitors daily production order execution and completion rate
• Coordinate Sku Setup Requests and BOM Corrections between Ops Support and Sales Rep partners with Product Data Management team (incl Experlogix Models)
• Manages daily department KPIs such as Transfer Fill Rate, On Time Delivery, and Stock Truck Discrepancies, On Time Production, Processing Rate for Sku Setup
• Supports special projects on inventory cleanup and over stock as needed
• Establishes professional relationships with rep partners, along with warehouse leadership
• Communicates professionally and efficiently on daily action plan to fulfill transfer order requirements to rep partners and warehouse leadership
• Oversee OSP process including outside vendor relationships / negotiations
• Performs a variety of other related tasks and duties as assigned by management

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required or equivalent combination of education & experience
• 3 years inventory experience in a warehouse / distribution center or similar operation
• Ability to communicate effectively within team and cross-functionally
• Experience with computer business systems, such as Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP (or a similar ERP system)
• Good communication, data entry, and organization skills

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Customer Focused Driven to provide world class Customer Service
• Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Being Resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Competitive vacation policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• DCPP with eligible matching

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Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.