Supply Chain Planner
About The Position
IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description We are currently seeking a Supply Planner to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Brampton location. The Supply Planner is responsible for optimizing inventory balance across the supply chain network to support service levels, production efficiency and cost objectives. This role analyzes demand trends, manages planning parameters, and works closely with manufacturing, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure product availability and responsive planning. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term planning needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Supply Planner plays a key role in the Supply Review process, supporting the S&OP/IBP cycle.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in supply chain, business, operations or a related field.
- Experience in supply planning, inventory management, or production planning.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Certificates - APICS or other recognized supply chain certifications
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black belt)
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Flexibility, resourceful
- Able to balance service, cost, and inventory objectives
- Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
- Demonstrates initiative and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute supply plans based on historical data, demand trends, production capacity, and inventory targets.
- Monitor inventory levels and replenishment strategies to support service goals while minimizing excess stock.
- Analyze production and material requirements, capacity constraints, and inventory forecasts, to support monthly S&OP processes.
- Manage planning parameters such as safety stock, classifications, lead times, and inventory targets.
- Support long-term network planning, material sourcing decisions and production planning initiatives.
- Maintain accurate planning data in ERP and related systems.
- Identify supply risks, shortages and bottlenecks, partnering with manufacturing, procurement, sales and customer service to resolve them.
- Collaborate to align supply with business needs.
- Maintain the plant matrix for product distribution
- Track supply and demand alignment, manufacturing efficiencies, production performance and inventory KPIs
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Provide backup for other planning positions
- Other duties as required
Benefits
- Competitive salary - $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience and certifications
- Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
- RRSP Match
- Paid Vacation
- Floating Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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