Materials Coordinator/Scheduler

Mondelēz International • East York, ON

37d • CA$64,600 - CA$80,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for creating process orders, managing and executing orders for Bulk & Raw ingredient materials for the plant, and maintaining floor & system inventory accuracy. The goal is to provide an uninterrupted supply of materials for the manufacturing process while preventing waste and adhering to company policies and procedures. The position involves working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of materials, reporting any production or vendor issues, and managing material requirements planning systems. It also includes setting up supply chains for new products, ensuring vendor conformance, building capability in SAP planning systems, managing inventory, participating in operational excellence initiatives, and supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP). The role also requires adopting Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S) ways of working and actively participating in Supply Network pillar activities to drive value and eliminate losses.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience in material planning, demand planning, inventory management & handling, purchasing, and/or Forecasting.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & experience in ERP (SAP) systems.
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• Analytical & Problem solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills.
• Production planning and inventory control understanding.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with 1 of these being direct hands-on production process experience (preferred but not necessary).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Strong computer skills (Proficient in Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Access) including Windows software and plant informational systems (SAP(s4)/APO, SharePoint).
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written English.
• Must be a strong performer who demonstrates reliability, an excellent attendance record, excellent team work and strong self-directed individual and group work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM Certification preferred or seeking certification
• College Diploma/University Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and reliable supply of materials for production use.
• Proactively and timely report any production or Vendor/shipping/carrier issues, and enlist support to pre-empt any business impact or accommodate changes.
• Execute MRPs, define and maintain boundaries and parameters, and manage materials call-off processes.
• Set up RM/PM and finish product supply chain for new products in collaboration with BD.
• Ensure vendor conformance to schedule.
• Build self and other Key User’s capability on SAP planning systems.
• Manage inventory for RM & PM and FP as per KPI targets.
• Participate in Plant DMS and align for Operational excellence.
• Support IBP preparation & dashboard completion.
• Adhere to Manufacturing compliance and governance standards.
• Adopt IL6S ways of working and standard work processes.
• Own one or more Pillar systems/processes at the site/area level.
• Actively participate in SN pillar activities and lead systems and projects to drive Supply Chain Loss Analysis and elimination.
• Set limits on levels of manufacturing operations in the future considering sales forecasts, requirements, and availability of labor, machine, materials, etc.
• Support the Commercialization Process including scheduling of trials.
• Plan requirements for components based upon requirements for secondary tertiary process products.
• Meet with Line Teams as required to ensure planning rates are accurate.
• Inform all key Production personnel of any changes to the production plan.
• Produce as required a line loading/plant utilization based on latest sales forecasts.
• Maintain and update all scheduling related information in SAP(S4)/APO (includes schedules, master data, etc.).
• Update and track attainment/CTS both internally and externally.
• Work on plans to improve CTS at the plant.
• Create and maintain Operation BOMs in SAP/S4.
• Order raw and packaging materials ensuring that all orders are in SAP and up to date.
• Ensure that inventory of raw and packaging material is at the optimal level at all times.
• Coordinate, book and manage delivery appointments for raw and packaging material deliveries.
• Key releases and orders into SAP and make required changes to ensure ordering takes place.
• Follow-up with suppliers on status of raw and packaging material orders.
• Ensure proper samples are ordered from vendors to support the Material Monitoring Program.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies for raw and pack; by verifying goods received and comparing invoices to receipt.
• Attend and participate in the weekly and monthly production meetings.
• Provide vacation coverage for Materials Coordinator and Finite Scheduler.

Benefits

• health insurance
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education related programs
• enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements
• highly competitive bonus program with a target of 6% with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree