Production Planner / Planificateur de production

Across defense, marine safety, law enforcement, and industrial sectors, we design and manufacture mission-critical inflatable, flotation, and survival solutions that professionals trust to perform when it matters most.
From combat-ready rigid inflatable boats and inflatable structures to life-saving flotation devices and marine apparel, our products are engineered and tested to exceed the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. S. and Canadian-based manufacturing and a collaborative, hands-on culture, The Wing Group delivers purpose-built solutions for the world’s toughest environments. Join us in advancing safety, performance, and innovation—on the water and beyond.

This Supply Planner II – Production Planner position is responsible for all activities associated with creating, monitoring and maintaining supply plans for products we manufacture in-house in alignment with corporate strategies. The Supply Planner II - Production Planner will coordinate with our demand planning and procurement teams to optimize and build plans, and inventory. The Supply Planner II - Production Planner's role will also provide business insight and analytical support to key stakeholders throughout the organization and lead a monthly S&OP review with the leadership team.

Additionally, we offer extended health and dental benefits, Group RSP with employer matching, a generous bank of wellness days, and industry perks. Supply Planning Process
Contributor in the Supply Planning monthly Sales & Operations Planning cycle.
Collaborate with Demand Planning to understand and agree on seasonal demand for new developments, discontinued merchandise, and carryover products.
Perform global supply consolidation in support of domestic production planning.
Maintain supply schedule/plan, taking into consideration the priority and needs forecasted by our demand planning team.
Help manage our on-going production plans, taking into consideration both FG and RM needs.
Maintain and improve inventory turn-ratios in line with KPIs
Supply Planning Analysis
Perform analysis on supply gaps and coordinate improvement actions.
Communicate the impact of inventory levels against the shifts in demand vs supply plans for the organization.
Utilize capacity planning, supplier and production feedback, historical info, and analytical tools to monitor and adjust the supply plan.
Support the Supply Chain Management and Senior Management teams through various reporting and analysis activities as needed.
Supply Planning Models and Tools
Own the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of supply and operational planning systems. Take initiative to identify and implement best-in-class processes and tools for production scheduling, inventory tracking and buy plans creation (MRP)
Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory and supply strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
Define and maintain appropriate safety stock levels in relevant product lines to ensure the organization is able to respond to opportunities as they appear without risking the health of the business.
3+ years of experience with supply planning or production planning in consumer retail and manufacturing environment. Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline required. Demonstrated proficiency in data modeling and analysis with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.

• Flexible approach with willingness to make decisions in a fast-paced environment with incomplete information.
• High degree of proficiency with MS Excel is required. Experience with planning software, experience with MRP / ERP platforms. Knowledge of MS Access, macros, and database report writing tools is a plus.
• An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience will be considered.