Material Planner

The Materials Planner position requires strong working knowledge of the planning function within Modatek and an in-depth knowledge of Materials Management.

• Monitors and develops suppliers to establish good performance ratings and to ensure continuous improvement practices utilizing the QPF portal for supplier monitoring.
• Reviews engineering change timing and progress with suppliers.
• Reviews item master, BOM, supplier PO routings in CMS to ensure accuracy of planning parameters.
• Reviews supplier releases and monitors exception reports.
• Communicating, escalating and engaging in active problem solving with suppliers to avoid delivery gaps due to material, quality or production issues.
• Stands in for other Planners to balance workload, provide backup or cover holidays as required.
• Practices and promotes continuous improvements of materials processes and seeks cost reduction opportunities.
• Reviews and monitors inventory transactions in CMS and initiates inventory adjustments if required.
• Utilize the ‘Plan for Every Part’ to analyze inventory levels and optimize where possible to maximize inventory turns and minimize inventory ‘Days On Hand’.
• Participate in root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy and financial records.
• Resolves supply chain constraints to ensure internal and external customers are satisfied.
• Continuously monitors MRP results, reviews and transmits releases to suppliers accordingly via EDI.
• Supports year end, quarterly, and daily inventory counts to ensure system and financial accuracy
• Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (ie. IATF 16949, ISO14001)
• Understands, promotes and lives by Magna’s philosophies and Employee Charter
• Adheres to Modatek’s core values; integrity, respect, trust, honesty, fairness and loyalty
• Performs other duties as required

• Post-secondary education in Materials and Supply Chain Management
• Two (2) years’ experience in the Production and Material Planning field within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive with JIT systems
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP ) Systems CMS Preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, multiple demands, and support multiple production planning programs.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

Modatek System is a division of Magna International; an automotive supplier with over 300 manufacturing facilities and over 80 product development, engineering, and sales centers in 29 countries. Magna is always growing in which, where we offer to all our employees work life balance, opportunities for growth with internal training, educational reimbursements, full Benefits as well profit gain sharing opportunities to all our full staff employees.
Modatek Systems specializes in manufacturing a range of body, Chassis and engineering solutions utilizing their robust product engineering, tooling capabilities and process expertise.
Benefits working with Modatek System is not only being apart of the Magna team, but it is the work life balance, able to work in a safe environment, RRSP Matching, Full Benefits, Weekly Pay, and much more!
• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts, subsidized cafeteria, and year-round access to a private park)
• Five (5) paid personal days
• Seven (7) paid sick/emergency days
• Three (3) paid family emergency days
• Competitive extended health benefits
• Group RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team appreciation lunches and events
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.