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The Procurement and Production planner balances demand, production capacity and inventory levels. Based on changes in the demand forecast, they propose the production schedule and manage the procurement of raw materials, components and services required for production, tracking these activities in SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Working proactively with suppliers and internal teams, they anticipate risks, ensure strict adherence to procedures and provide clear, accurate reporting to support decision-making.

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Procurement and Production planner

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Propose and update the production schedule based on changes in the demand forecast, production capacity and material availability, and submit it for approval.
  • Create production orders in SAP and monitor them through to closure.
  • Establish and balance production and procurement priorities based on customer deadlines, capacity constraints and inventory levels.
  • Anticipate discrepancies between forecasted and actual demand, challenge forecasting assumptions and recommend necessary adjustments to the production schedule.
  • Collaborate with production, sales, quality, engineering, logistics and finance teams to anticipate needs and resolve capacity and supply constraints.

Procurement and Purchasing

  • Develop and update procurement schedules in line with the production schedule.
  • Create and process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders in SAP and follow up through to receipt.
  • Maintain proactive communication and follow-up with suppliers.
  • Resolve discrepancies related to orders and receipts, including quantity differences, non-conformities and invoicing issues.
  • Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery timelines, quality and reliability, flag recurring issues and recommend improvements.

Inventory Management, Procedures and Reporting

  • Plan, coordinate and conduct cycle counts, and participate in the annual physical inventory count.
  • Maintain accurate procurement, planning and inventory data in SAP.
  • Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify their causes and recommend corrective actions.

Education and Experience

  • Diploma or degree in operations management, logistics, business administration or a related field.
  • Three to five years of experience in procurement or production planning in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced Excel skills are required.
  • Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a strong asset.
  • Solid understanding of production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory management, purchasing processes and logistics flows.
  • Ability to produce clear and accurate reports.

Desired Profile

  • Strong ability to work independently and excellent prioritization skills.
  • Ability to anticipate challenges, question existing practices and drive change.
  • Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external partners.
  • Strong logical reasoning and analytical skills.
  • A structured, organized approach, with the ability to establish clear processes and rigorously maintain procedures at all levels.
  • Ability to work under pressure and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

What Stûv America Offers:

  • An annual salary starting at $67,000.00
  • A flexible 40-hour workweek
  • A $500 annual health and wellness budget for health, fitness, and well-being expenses: optometrist fees, sports equipment purchases, massages, public transit fares, gym memberships, etc. We want you to treat yourself!
  • A group RRSP
  • A 4-day workweek in July
  • Two weeks of summer vacation (the second week of construction and the following week)
  • About ten days off during the holiday season
  • Stûv traditions: the wild Christmas party, the pre-vacation BBQ, the sugar shack, etc.
  • A young, dynamic, and passionate team! The work environment is one of the reasons our employees choose to work at Stûv!

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