Senior Supply Chain Analyst & Planning Lead

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Senior Supply Chain Analyst & Planning Lead
MTL MOH - 209000 Full-Time Anjou, QC, CA2 days ago Requisition ID: 2324THE POSITION IS ONSITE IN MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADACryopak Industries is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Analyst & Planning Lead
to support and optimize our manufacturing planning activities, including MRP, materials management, inventory optimization and production scheduling.This is a
hands-on manufacturing planning role
combining business analytics, MRP/materials planning, production scheduling, process improvement and team development.The successful candidate will work directly within our ERP/MRP environment to ensure material availability, maintain accurate planning parameters, resolve shortages, support production scheduling and improve planning processes across the organization.This is not a traditional IT Business Analyst position. Hands-on manufacturing, MRP/materials planning and production scheduling experience are essential.Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day and longer-term
MRP, materials planning and production scheduling
activities.Review MRP requirements and planning exceptions and take action to address shortages, delays and supply risks.Maintain and optimize ERP/MRP planning parameters, including
lead times, safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes and planning rules .Ensure availability of raw materials and components to support production requirements and customer demand.Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer priorities, material availability, capacity and operational constraints.Monitor material shortages, late deliveries and inventory risks and coordinate corrective actions.Analyze inventory levels and identify opportunities to reduce excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory while maintaining appropriate service levels.Support the accuracy of
Bills of Materials (BOMs), item master data and planning parameters .Collaborate closely with Procurement, Production, Logistics, Customer Service, Engineering and other operational teams to resolve planning issues.Business Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Analyze manufacturing, planning, inventory and supply-chain processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.Conduct root-cause analysis of material shortages, inventory discrepancies, scheduling variances and production delays.Translate operational needs into actionable improvements to ERP/MRP processes, workflows and system configurations.Develop and monitor KPIs related to
material availability, inventory health, shortages, schedule adherence and planning accuracy .Analyze ERP data using
Excel, Power BI and other analytical tools
to identify trends, risks and opportunities.Develop dashboards and operational reporting to support management decision-making.Standardize planning processes and develop procedures, documentation and work instructions.Participate in ERP/MRP process improvements, system enhancements and data-quality initiatives.Leadership & Team Development
Train and coach new planning team members on MRP, production planning, ERP processes and planning best practices.Develop standardized processes and tools to improve consistency across the planning function.Act as a resource for operational teams regarding MRP, planning and inventory-related issues.Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.Bachelor's degree in
Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business
or a related field.Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment involving MRP, materials planning and/or production scheduling.Manufacturing experience is required.Demonstrated experience working directly with an
ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment .Strong practical understanding of:
MRP logicMaterials planningProduction schedulingBills of Materials (BOMs)Inventory managementLead timesSafety stockReorder pointsMaterial shortagesCapacity and production constraints
Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.Advanced proficiency in
Microsoft Excel .Experience with
Power BI or similar data visualization/reporting tools
is strongly preferred.Ability to analyze large amounts of operational data and translate findings into practical actions.Strong communication, organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.Bilingual English and French required
due to regular collaboration with teams in Quebec and France.Assets
APICS/ASCM certification such as
CPIM or CSCP .Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement methodologies.Experience supporting ERP/MRP implementations, upgrades or optimization initiatives.Experience creating Power BI dashboards or advanced Excel reporting tools.Previous experience training, mentoring or coaching planners.Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing organization.
#J-18808-Ljbffr