Production Planner / Buyer-Techniseal, Candiac QC

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard hardscape, Echelon Masonry, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, and Techniseal sands and sealant technologies.

We Care About Your Health And Future

• Group insurance + Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and telemedicine services from your first day of employment.
• Group RRSP: employee contributions matched by the employer up to a maximum of 5%.
• Personal days: three (3) days per year, prorated based on time worked + employee product discounts.
• Vacation: 4% vacation pay + paid working days during the holiday shutdown (2 weeks).

POSITION: Production Planner / Buyer

Working closely with the existing team, the successful candidate will coordinate the procurement of raw materials and resale products while ensuring compliance with the company's standards, policies, and values. He/She will organize the production of goods or machine parts to align customer orders as closely as possible with manufacturing output. In addition, the individual will contribute to the development of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and finished goods inventory targets.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will share responsibility for the following tasks with other team members. Responsibilities will be further defined upon onboarding:

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales forecasts and plant capacity.
• Develop and implement production plans according to sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Ensure products are manufactured on time and meet quality standards.
• Calculate safety stock levels and reorder points based on forecasts, orders, and inventory strategies.
• Coordinate with other departments (purchasing, sales, logistics) to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on schedule.
• Manage inventory levels daily by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), such as inventory turnover and stock levels, to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Following inventory analysis, establish production schedules based on machine availability, raw materials, staffing levels, manufacturing constraints, and production processes, with support from the Planning Manager and Production Manager.
• Ensure the procurement of raw materials while considering receiving, warehousing, and production capacities (both internal and off-site).
• Proactively identify material availability issues and participate in developing recovery plans to minimize operational impacts.
• Manage exception situations such as urgent orders and stock shortages.
• Participate in the introduction of new products into production.
• Create and track purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Evaluate current suppliers by establishing performance metrics and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers of raw materials and packaging for both current and future products.
• Represent the company independently or jointly during meetings with current and prospective suppliers and manage any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to ensure that all purchased goods and services meet company requirements.
• Plan inventory transfers between manufacturing and warehousing locations as required, in collaboration with the Logistics team.
• Prepare inventory and production reports as requested by the Supply Chain Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with management to periodically review ERP system parameters and optimize system utilization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Purchase plant supplies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as:
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional),
• CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management), or a procurement certification from the ACGA.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Bilingual: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and purchasing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (H5 Lawson is considered an asset).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), as well as proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and structured approach to work.
• Initiative-taking and adaptability.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and collaborative spirit.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance
• Vision Care
• Employer RRSP Matching Program
• Company Events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Profit Sharing Program
• On-site Parking

Work Location Requirement: Candiac, Quebec J5R 6X1

Candidates must be able to commute to the work location without difficulty or be willing to relocate prior to starting employment (mandatory).

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: 70,000$ or more, depending on experience.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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