Material Planner - Inventory
Manufacturing/Procurement/Supply Chain
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly motivated Material Planner - Inventory.
Do you want to work for a dynamic and rapidly growing company that is an industry leader in our field? Greystone Energy Systems Inc. is dedicated to developing high quality and innovative solutions for its customers with unsurpassed customer service.
Objective and Summary
- This position is responsible for the planning, creation, scheduling, release and receipt of production work orders/jobs in support of daily manufacturing operations and customer sales order fulfilment.
- The objective of this position is to identify, coordinate & execute, in a timely manner, the inventory planning & purchasing requirements to fulfill customer orders & daily production needs.
- Further, this position will assist the Production & Material Planner and the BOM Analyst, as needed to support daily operations.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the inventory planning and executing of Engineering Change Orders (ECO), New Product Introductions (NPI) and Legacy Product “End of Life” (EOL) inventory planning and effectivity actions.
- Responsible for the ongoing administration of the Finished Goods and Raw Goods Subassemblies Build to Stock program, including the recommendation, entry and modification of minimum and maximum inventory levels and material class designations in SYSPRO.
- Responsible to assist the Material Planner – Production as needed, with job creation, job receipts & sales order releases in SYSPRO.
- Responsible to assist the BOM Analyst as need, to support Costing, NPR, NPI & ECO implementation, including item master and bill of material creation in SYSPRO. Costing and reporting
- Assist the Supply Chain Manager & Buyers with the planning, setting and ongoing maintenance of minimum, maximum and safety stocking levels for Distributed Goods (DG) and Raw Good (RG) inventories.
- Assist the Supply Chain Manager with the definition and implementation of material planning procedures and policies.
- Assist Sales, Production, Purchasing & Supply Chain Managers with the forecasting and planning of inventory to support seasonal demand, new product introductions (NPI) and special sales promotions.
- Assist the Supply Chain manager with department process improvements and lean initiatives.
- Assist the Supply Chain Manager with the maintenance of SYSPRO item master information for all active SKU’s.
- Assist Supply Chain Manager and Warehouse Supervisor with the identification and disposition of slow moving and obsolete materials, including the coordination of vendor annual returns, returns for credits and the rework/transformation of existing stock.
- Assist with annual physical inventory and periodic inventory cycle counts as requested.
- Assist with inventory management initiatives to ensure quality, on time delivery and cost objectives are achieved.
- Additional duties as required
Education, Training & Experience
- College Diploma in a Business or Technical field and/or High School Diploma with a minimum of three years Inventory, Production or Material planning experience.
- Experience working with a computerized production and material planning (ERP/MRP) system.
- Experience working in a manufacturing operation.
Skills & Competency Requirements
- Organized & self-motivated.
- Strong planning & problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer proficiency in MS Office Suite; particularly MS Excel
- Strong numeracy skill & attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills (both written & verbal).
- Demonstrated competency with MRP/ERP systems; Infor Visual & SYSPRO preferred.
- Demonstrated competency with Planning Systems, Infor Visual & SYSPRO preferred.
- General understanding of engineering design control, engineering change orders & revision control process/methods.
- Ability to interpret Bills of Material (BOM’s), mechanical drawings, product specifications & material requirements.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative, growing global company.
- Collaborate in a supportive team environment that values knowledge-sharing.
- Work on impactful projects that shape scalable digital solutions and drive efficiency.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
At Greystone Energy Systems, we believe that diversity drives business success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates differences and promotes equity. We welcome applications from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Please advise if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
Join us in building a diverse and inclusive team!!
Preference will be given to applicants that can prove a successful track record.
