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Lead and manage the company’s S&OP planning process and cadence.
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Develop demand and supply plans aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.
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Coordinate forecasts, production planning, and inventory strategies across internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners.
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Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and supply risks while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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Support executive decision-making through operational planning insights, reporting, and KPI analysis.
Manufacturing Planning & Supply Chain Coordination
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Develop and maintain production and supply schedules for outsourced manufacturing operations.
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Coordinate timelines, production priorities, and capacity planning with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
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Forecast material and resource requirements to prevent shortages and production delays.
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Oversee inventory planning strategies to optimize stock levels while minimizing operational risk and excess inventory.
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Manage inbound and outbound logistics activities to support on-time customer delivery.
Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Management
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Manage relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics partners.
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Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost objectives.
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Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure compliance with product specifications and operational requirements.
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Support sourcing initiatives, pricing discussions, and supplier negotiations.
ERP, Reporting & Process Improvement
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Utilize Microsoft Business Central / MS Dynamics ERP systems to manage planning, inventory, purchasing, and operational reporting activities.
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Improve ERP data integrity, planning workflows, and reporting accuracy.
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Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and operational reports for leadership review.
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Drive process improvements across supply chain planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
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Support development and enhancement of ERP workflows, including automation opportunities, configuration improvements, and supply planning process optimization within the Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central environment.
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Leverage Microsoft ecosystem tools (Business Central, Dynamics 365, Power Platform) to automate and improve supply planning and reporting workflows.
Cost & Risk Management
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Monitor supply chain and manufacturing costs while identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
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Identify and mitigate operational risks related to supply constraints, component shortages, logistics disruptions, and supplier capacity.
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Support contingency planning and business continuity initiatives.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Experience
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5+ years of experience in supply chain management, manufacturing planning, S&OP, or production planning within the electronics manufacturing industry.
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Hands-on experience working with outsourced manufacturing environments and supplier management.
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Experience coordinating cross-functional planning activities across operations, procurement, and manufacturing teams.
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Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central ERP systems in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
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Experience working within Microsoft partner ecosystems or advanced ERP environments involving configuration, workflow optimization, or system enhancement is an asset.
Technical Skills
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Hands-on experience using Microsoft Business Central or MS Dynamics ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment is required.
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Strong understanding of inventory planning, forecasting, supply planning, and manufacturing operations.
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Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and operational reporting tools.
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Experience with ERP automation, workflow optimization, or Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) is a strong asset.
Soft Skills
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Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
Certifications
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APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) is strongly preferred.
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Candidates actively pursuing CPIM will also be considered.
WHAT WE Offer
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Fast-paced and innovative clean-tech environment
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Opportunity to work on breakthrough smart lighting technology
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Health benefits
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RRSP matching
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Annual salary range: $100,000 – $150,000 CAD
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We will accommodate applicant’s needs throughout the recruitment process. Please reach out to us at
[email protected] if you have accommodation needs.
AI Disclosure & ESA Reference
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Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or make selection decisions for this role
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Employment terms and conditions will be provided in accordance with the Employment Standards
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