Material Analyst I

We are Garland! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial ovens, ranges, grills and countertop cooking equipment for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. As a Materials Analyst/Planner, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining part parameters and interfaces between QAD and Arena. You will also liaise with Receiving, Quality/Engineering, Suppliers, and Operations to ensure the seamless flow of materials to the manufacturing line. This role will also analyze materials requirements and inventory movements to optimize inventory levels in a lean environment and generate key metrics for continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Materials Manager, this position is based in Mississauga, Ontario. This position is 100% based in office. Major Accountability: Purchase new parts, administration of changes/revisions, and ensure parts availability by setting the right MRP parameters. Ensure liaison role for new parts setup, revision changes and providing any documentation or purchasing information. Update and maintain MRP parameters to ensure timely material replenishment while maintaining a lean inventory. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: Process purchase orders for new parts and PPAP samples to ensure timely implementation of changes. Update and maintain parts change tracker and provide timely updates to key stakeholders. Process purchase orders for MRO items and complete the procure-to-pay cycle Analyze inventory movements, future requirements, and materials shortages to generate periodic KPIs and update management dashboards. Release supplier schedules and discrete purchase orders for repetitive purchase parts. Assists on invoice holds in resolving grief tags that are assigned to the supply chain for hot side of the business. Coordinate with suppliers to update and maintain Compliance Records and contact information. Conduct regular supplier surveys to identify root causes of supply performance issues. Support the materials teams/groups in special projects. Participate and contribute in continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Skills & Abilities: Excellent communication skills Accurate and detail-oriented Conflict resolution Problem-solving Advanced knowledge of computer software systems including QAD, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Excel and Outlook Experience in materials replenishment and purchasing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Our Benefits: We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That’s why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Pension Program Employee Assistance Program On-the-job training and skills development Employee Events and more… Artificial Intelligence Disclosure We may use artificial intelligence‑enabled tools to assist with certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as screening or assessment. These tools support—but do not replace—human decision‑making. *Garland, a Welbilt brand, is a leading manufacturer for over 60 years which designs and produces a full line of commercial ovens, ranges, griddles, grills, conveyor ovens & countertop cooking equipment. The products are sold to leading fast food chains as well as independent restaurants in +100 countries. The facility based in Mississauga supports our Garland brand and is a division of Ali Group. For more information about Garland, visit www.garland.com To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.careers.welbilt.com. Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace . All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, colour, religion, ancestry, national origin, age…

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