SCM Planner - Toronto

One of our clients in Electrical Sector is currently seeking a SCM Planner to join our team. This position is based at our Toronto, ON facility.

Primary Function
Develop, analyze, establish, and execute the SIOP plan, then execute the plan by communicating the procurement requirements to vendors. Maintain an acceptable level of inventory by SKU to support the marketing forecast and Fill Rate service level targets in conjunction with the businesses inventory investment targets. Engaged in all relevant EBS & Supply Chain processes.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5X9
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Pay: $35 - 40/hr

If you are interested please email Ashmeen Khurana at ashmeen.khurana@randstad.ca

Advantages
- Opportunity for permanent hire upon successful placement with Randstad Canada
- Full-time hours with opportunity for overtime
- Entry level position into an organization with opportunity for career development
- Weekly pay via Randstad Canada


Responsibilities
Primary Function
Develop, analyze, establish, and execute the SIOP plan, then execute the plan by communicating the procurement
requirements to vendors. Maintain an acceptable level of inventory by SKU to support the marketing forecast and Fill
Rate service level targets in conjunction with the businesses inventory investment targets. Engaged in all relevant EBS
& Supply Chain processes.
Essential Functions/Position Requirements
A. Forecast/Procurement/Capacity Plan
 Incorporate the Marketing forecast into the Forecast/Procurement/Capacity plan.
 Maintain and adjust Planning Bills, Min/Max, Forecasts, Safety Stock to achieve targeted service levels
 Communicate 30-60-90 day procurement plan to vendors and follow up with vendors on a weekly basis
 Communicate and monitor the procurement/capacity schedule for assigned products and communicate supply and/or
capacity concerns
 Provide actual shipment details within Forecast/Production Plan to compare forecast accuracy
B. Inventory Management
 Manage approximately $7M of inventory in relation to Fill Rate levels and inventory targets
 Monthly analyze inventory levels data, including materials requirements planning information to establish stocking
policies.
 Review slow moving inventories and take appropriate actions with Marketing and Finance to reduce inventory levels
for identified SKU’s.
 Coordinate with Quality and the supplier on Non-Conforming material for timely disposition.
 Communicate with NAFSC (North American Financial Service Center) to clear on hold invoices in Markview
(Canada) web box and personal web inbox within a timely manner to avoid supply interruptions or penalties. And to
meet personal and divisional goals.
C. SIOP Schedule
 Develop inventory and procurement plan based on historical review, Marketing and location forecasts
 Communicate with Marketing & Care on changes to stocking policies to align customer lead-time expectations
 Coordinate with the Care & Marketing and plants as appropriate on supply related issues.
 Create and maintain Planning Bills, Min/Max, Forecasts, and Safety Stock Review
D. Customer Satisfaction
 Ensure timely planning and execution of manufacturing and purchase orders to achieve fill rates and customer
demand and fill rate objectives.
 Analyze Stock Fill Rate failures to develop and execute corrective actions.
 Communicate supply issues to plant locations, Care and /or Marketing as appropriate.

E. Material Availability
 Utilize various planning techniques (min/max. SS, planning bills etc)
 Analyze, maintain, and approve purchasing orders ensuring promise date alignment.
 Create and reschedule procurement orders for material to support stocking policies and fill rate objectives.
 Work with purchasing to communicate with suppliers on material quality, on-time deliveries & overall performance
failures. (Supplier Evaluation)
F. Cost Reduction
 Engagement to support cost reduction projects such as premium freight and other improvement initiatives to achieve
overall business objectives
 Submit cost reduction ideas as appropriate.
 Where appropriate, Adopt Continuous Improvement principles
 Where appropriate, review and analyze purchase resale data on a quarterly basis for possible stocking opportunities.
Employee Relations
(a) Communicate with Marketing, Care. plants, and supervisory staff as required.
(b) Perform overtime as necessary in accordance with policy and legislative requirements.
(c) Comply with Ethical and Harassment Policies.
(d) Provide and/or participate in training as required.
(e) Comply with company rules, regulations and policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.
(f) Comply with “Collaborative Work” policy and participate in department and/or plant committees as
appropriate.
Occupational Health and Safety
(a) Support “Zero Incidents Safety” culture
(b) Work in compliance with the Act and regulations [section 28(1)(a)] and MESH
(c) Use or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the employer [section 28(1)(b)] and MESH
(d) Report to the employer or supervisor any known missing or defective equipment or protective device that may be
dangerous [section 28(1)(c)]
(e) Report any known workplace hazard to the employer or supervisor [section 28(1)(d)]
(f) Report any known contravention of the Act or regulations to the employer or supervisor [section 28(1)(d)]
(g) Not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the employer or by the regulations [section
28(2)(a)];[6]
(h) Not use or operate any equipment or work in a way that may endanger any worker [section 28(2)(b)]
(i) Not engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct [section
28(c)]
Operational Excellence
(a) Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to your manager.
(b) Record and/or report product damage/nonconformities to your manager as required.
(c) Comply with EQS (Quality System) policies and procedures. Working with Quality department on Supplier
quality categories in EQS.
(d) Participate and contribute to continuous improvement ( Lean System).
(e) Comply with ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
(f) Utilize EBS & Supply Chain tool kit as appropriate to support the “Power of One”.
(g) As appropriate, utilize Lean tools to improve overall customer satisfaction and inventory objectives
(h) Utilize APEX to set personal direction and align with business objectives.


Record any measurable statistics which your position impacts such as production expense, maintenance expense, sales
volume, payroll cost, capital expenditures, research budget, cost of purchases, value of inventories controlled, total
revenues and expenses audited, etc.
 Inventory = $7M DOH 51.16, E&O = below
 Cost Out = Approx 2% YoY
 Cost of purchases = Approx $2.5M monthly
 On time delivery = +92%
 Fill Rates = +92%
 Material availability
 Non-stock “On-Time” performance = +92%
 Overdue Purchase orders (percentage) >10%
 Supplier performance and evaluation
 Mark View on holds
 Premium Freight = Approx .01% of sales
Guidance Received
Indicate what type of guidance your position normally receives (i.e., to what extent is it guided by policies or procedures,
in which areas is it the final decision-making authority, what situations would normally be referred to the next level
supervisor, how frequently work is reviewed, etc.).
 General company policies include following Electrical Sector work practices, ethics and quality policy.
 Analyze overdue material orders.
 Make decisions on material availability/stocking policies that impact superior Fill Rates.
 Direct work-related problems with peers to immediate supervisor as appropriate.
 Communicate material issues that would impact service levels.
 Execute on purchase orders or contracts within assigned approval authority limits.

Qualifications
Specialized Knowledge
Describe any specialized knowledge (e.g., education, technical, scientific, administrative) which your position requires.
 University Degree / College Diploma specializing in Business or Materials Management, CAPIC or APICS
Certificate
 2-5 years in an ERP / Materials or Logistics environment
 Sound knowledge of products and systems purchasing and accounting policies.
 Strong problem-solving expertise with excellent time management capabilities.
 Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
 Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills required
 Advanced knowledge of purchasing techniques and supplier management with advanced computer skills
especially in MS Office and database management.
 Ability to learn multiple supportive systems to enhance planning and supplier management

Summary
Primary Function
Develop, analyze, establish, and execute the SIOP plan, then execute the plan by communicating the procurement requirements to vendors. Maintain an acceptable level of inventory by SKU to support the marketing forecast and Fill Rate service level targets in conjunction with the businesses inventory investment targets. Engaged in all relevant EBS & Supply Chain processes.

If you are interested please email Ashmeen Khurana at ashmeen.khurana@randstad.ca

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