Planner – Buyer

Job description We are seeking a Planner-Buyer to join our supply chain team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and planning all components required for chassis manufacturing, including tires, axles, suspensions, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, paint, and other related components. Under the supervision of the President and CEO, the planner – buyer will combine production needs planning and strategic purchasing to ensure the continuous availability of components while optimizing costs, quality and delivery times. Tasks Needs planning Plan the supply requirements for components (tires, axles, suspensions, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, paint, hardware, etc.) based on production forecasts and assembly schedules. Develop and maintain up-to-date material requirements based on the master production plan Revise demand forecasts and adjust purchasing plans accordingly Monitor purchase orders, delivery times, and inventory levels to avoid stockouts or surpluses Optimize stock levels according to production cycles (just-in-time, safety stock) Monitor material shortages and coordinate recovery plans with suppliers and production To meet urgent production needs and expedite the supply of materials as needed Ensuring a continuous supply of materials to meet production demand Purchasing and supplier management Identify, qualify, and manage a diverse portfolio of suppliers for these component categories. Negotiate prices, framework agreements and delivery terms with suppliers Participate in the selection of new suppliers and the evaluation of their performance (quality, deadlines, costs) Develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and components Analyze market trends and supply risks (shortages, extended delays, dependence on a single supplier) Managing non-conformities and parts returns with suppliers Internal collaboration Collaborate closely with production planning, engineering, and quality assurance to validate the technical specifications of the components. Support engineering change requests (ECOs) by coordinating material transitions with suppliers Costs and performance indicators Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and process improvement, while maintaining the quality and performance of deliveries. Ensure that actual purchase costs match cost estimates, project by project Develop, monitor, and present procurement and inventory key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory turnover, supplier OTIF rate, purchase price variances, shortages, and supplier quality. Required qualifications Training Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, administration, engineering or related field CPSM, PMAC (Approvisionnement Québec) or APICS/CPIM certification (an asset) Experience Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in purchasing, planning or supply chain in a manufacturing environment Prior experience in the manufacture of chassis, trailers, transport equipment or heavy vehicles (an asset) Experience with international suppliers (Asia, Europe) in addition to the North American market (an asset) Skills Technical skills Knowledge of automotive/heavy vehicle components (tires, axles, suspensions, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, paint) Experience with ERP/MRP systems to support procurement, inventory control and production planning (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Plex, etc.) Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI (an asset) Knowledge of import/export logistics (an asset) Knowledge of applicable automotive safety standards for components (FMVSS, CSA) (an asset) Personal skills and abilities Good negotiation and supplier relationship management skills Ability to work in a multitasking environment with multiple product categories simultaneously About the employer Join a growing local company, recognized as the largest manufacturer of container chassis in Canada. At Max-Atlas, we operate in a stimulating manufacturing environment, whe…

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