Description:

The Regional Production Planner will be responsible for the production planning of multiple sites within Canada and the United States. This will encompass maintaining a complete understanding of the company’s key supply/demand dynamics, marketing and sales activities as well as its manufacturing plants and capabilities. Understanding the company’s inbound raw materials strategy and supply situation is also essential.

Develop and drive implementation of strategies focused on satisfying existing customer demand and target market opportunities at the lowest possible total (production and transportation) cost
Examination and analysis of plant versus plant manufacturing costs and capacities (i.e. network optimization), in consideration of point to point transportation costs and current/future customer demand. Participate in the ongoing Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) process
Participate as a close liaison and cooperate with all industry sales and marketing groups and all manufacturing facilities
Communicate support needed to internal groups to assure plan execution by all functions
Participate in the Company’s Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) Process on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly timeframes aligning customer demand with available production
Drive Carmeuse plant network optimization through system implementation and process development
Act as a key catalyst for site level improvements related to daily production scheduling systems and processes
Play a key role in the implementation and maximization of the SAP production planning (PP) modules and associated processes
Develop metrics to drive continuous improvement with respect to network optimization
Actively participate in each of the company’s target market teams
Build and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
Exhibit a strong attention to detail and ability to organize and act upon large amounts of information

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in production planning preferably of bulk material
Strategic planning of multi-plant production systems and distribution networks is preferred
Lean Manufacturing experience would be a significant plus
Strong computers skills and SAP experience desired
Travel is required 20 - 25% spread out equally over the calendar year

Benefits & Compensation Package Includes:

Salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000, as well as an annual bonus plan
Paid holidays and vacation time
Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts
Dental insurance & Vision insurance
A 401k account with company matching contribution
A robust Wellness program with financial rewards
Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition benefits including professional certifications
Employee referral program

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