Senior Planner

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Senior Planner acts as the highest-level functional Planner in a Business Unit (BU). This role has the principal responsibility for overseeing the adherence to demand management processes, revenue commit alignment, and overall success of the execution to the material plan. The Sr. Planner works with the BU Supply Chain Director, BU Planning Manager, or both in achieving Planning-related deliverables, as per best practice, to align with Creation Performance Objectives. Working closely with the BU’s Planners, they are accountable for material availability and costing to effectively meet both the customer’s needs and our internal supply chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive, proactive approach to daily work along with strong communication and organizational skills.DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processesResponsible for all Demand Management related additions, and changes, to the ERP Evaluation, analysis, and customer communication regarding PPV/CPV approvalRequisition Release review and actions, as required, to support material purchasesClear to Build Analysis and reporting of Material Availability by project, including identification of last part in houseIdentify priorities for Buyer actions relating to execution of material plan and material expeditesAddress and support in the resolution of MRB materialLiase with cross functional departments and global functions as neededResponsible for target customer inventory levels, turns, projection and inventory optimizationReview and manage strategic material plans (Plan for Every Part, Safety Stock etc.)Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and ECO processesDrive adherence to the customer MSA with respect to E&O, Inventory Turns, PPV (Purchase Pricing Variance) Recovery and other Supply Chain related responsibilitiesDetermine and manage implementation dates, and material cost impacts, associated with ECOs part/project end of life and part last time buySupport execution of End of Life (EOL) programs (transfers, project completion, disengagement) regarding customer liability claims, excess and obsolete material, and any related dispositionAccountable for communication of order commits, and supplier order status, to Program Managment, including material shortages and delaysResponsible for the What-If Scenarios, and MRP demand date management, with forecast and waterfall analysis if applicableCreation of, or direction to create, work orders once clear to buildManage the Supply Chain aspects for selected NPI/LEAP ProgramsHelp train, mentor & coach new planners and team membersParticipation in global supply chain projects as subject matter expert for development, testing and process improvementsOther duties and responsibilities as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s major in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Commerce, Operations, or equivalent combination of educational and work experienceMinimum of 3-5 yrs of Supply Chain experienceExperience managing direct reportsProficient English business communications skills, both written and verbalProficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related softwareIntermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including planning, inventory control, and purchasingExcellent organizational and administrative skillsSelf-motivated team player, able to work well under pressureDemonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilitiesAbility to define problems, collect data, analyze information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret a variety of technical instructions, in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesSome planning experience within the electronics industry (Preferred)Experience in Oracle ERP (Desired – May substitute another ERP)Lean Supply Chain experience (Beneficial)Kinaxis / Rapid Response Experience (Beneficial)SKILLS REQUIRED
Ability to multitask & prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentOrganized, self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressureEffective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization as well as directly with key customer contactsExercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to achieve objectivesSelf and Independent management of workload and business demandsIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is up to CDN $ 99,000 per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
Physical and/or Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms;
and occasionally stoop,kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORKING CONDITIONS
The working environment is generally clean;
however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire is appropriate.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email View email address on ca.hrm.tc. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team. If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.3,000+ Industry all-stars. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Thoughtful collaborators. Bold problem-solvers. Passionate change-makers. Creation fosters a community of commitment, comradery, integrity, and inclusion. At our core, we know it’s our people who make us a leading Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider. That’s why Creation genuinely invests in our people, instilling family like values and a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding work environment where people learn, work, and grow together. Creation truly cares, inspiring employees to grow, develop and advance their careers. At Creation, we pride ourselves in our people, our culture, and our corporate purpose, it’s rooted in everything that we do.
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