Planner Junior

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

Summary

Job Title: Junior Planner - Production

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Work Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: CA$4,5000.00 – CA$6,5000.00

Location: Aurora, Ontario

As a Junior Planner for Production and Materials, you will be responsible for production scheduling and materials planning to meet customer demands in a high mix & low volume manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute production schedules in the ERP system (Dynamic 365) to meet both customer and internal demands while maximizing production efficiency and optimizing inventory level.
• Utilize digital tools to synthesize raw production data into actionable activity plans and maintain and enhance these tools to support changing business and production needs.
• Leverage ERP system to maintain and adjust master production schedules and participating in weekly planning meetings to align on material availability and production capacity.
• Act as a liaison between Customer Service, internal stakeholders, and Production to ensure delivery commitments are met for all orders.
• Manage inventory levels to maintain smooth production flow within target thresholds, tracking material movement and demand trends to identify bottlenecks and forecast potential issues.
• Analyze inventory data and demand trends to prioritize or reschedule production orders in coordination with material and service delivery schedules.
• Support physical inventory counts and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, including workflow monitoring, warehouse management, and capacity planning.
• Upload and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in the ERP system, ensuring accurate cost setup and updates.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the production planning function.

What You’ll Bring

• College diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in production scheduling or planning.
• Strong computer skills are required. Experience using Workato and Jet Reports in conjunction with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of MPS/MRP, demand forecasting, inventory management and materials pipelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting (Power Query knowledge is an asset).
• Supply chain certification (CSCMP, CPIM, or equivalent) or actively working towards completion is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

What We Offer

• Paid vacation days.
• Paid sick days.
• Employer comprehensive health benefits package.
• Group RRSP program
• Job related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut-off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team. Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as “Not Available”.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.