Direct Materials Procurement / Planner (Aerospace)

Schaeffler • Stratford, ON

1d • CA$56,000 - CA$72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. is seeking to add to its team of great, full-time employees. Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a long history of private ownership. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, they offer many development opportunities.

Requirements

• Vocationally trained in Supply Chain Management and Purchasing
• Undergraduate Degree in SCM, or business-related field or equivalent qualification with demonstrated competency
• Two years’ experience in Planning or similar position
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Goal and results oriented
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Candidate must be able to pass Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment and criminal background check and be compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Nice To Haves

• Prefer previous experience with ERP systems (SAP)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Suppliers on a daily basis
• Create Purchase Orders, Info. records and handle source changes
• Regularly analyze order plans, and double-check availability of stocks of materials, parts and components (demand/capacity analyses)
• Arrange, schedule and prioritize sequences, quantities and target date based on DCC (demand capacity checks)
• Determine daily work order sequence, and level weekly sequence planning on a daily basis
• Execute load balancing calculations, and cooperate with master planning for optimized plans
• Monitor deliveries as scheduled, and propose measures in case of deviation
• Analyze data to identify trends and potential issues, and provide solutions to mitigate risks
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain to ensure materials availability
• Assess duty and tariff amounts for shipment, ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations
• Execute customs-related administration, including providing documents and gathering informaiton for clearance
• Connect with Customs team and Authorities to resolve any discrepencies
• Verify correctness of shipping invoices, cross-checking against purchase orders and delivery receipts to ensure completeness
• Implement processes, (forecasting) methods and systems for demand planning to meet business requirements
• Analyze sales leads and contract information from sales areas, conduct demand planning and regular reporting (monthly/weekly)
• Support the Manager to coordinate with other departments, to ensure alignment of demand and capacity planning strategies
• Support the implementation of the global purchasing strategy in alignment with all respective stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive wages – ranges from $56,000 - 72,000 (depending on education and experience)
• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance)
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level