Supply Chain Planner

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Supply Planner to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Brampton location. 

The Supply Planner is responsible for optimizing inventory balance across the supply chain network to support service levels, production efficiency and cost objectives. This role analyzes demand trends, manages planning parameters, and works closely with manufacturing, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure product availability and responsive planning.

The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term planning needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Supply Planner plays a key role in the Supply Review process, supporting the S&OP/IBP cycle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience and certifications

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability

• RRSP Match

• Paid Vacation

• Floating Days

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Engagement Events

• Awards and Recognition

• Tuition reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Perks & Discounts

 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply plans based on historical data, demand trends, production capacity, and inventory targets.

• Monitor inventory levels and replenishment strategies to support service goals while minimizing excess stock.

• Analyze production and material requirements, capacity constraints, and inventory forecasts, to support monthly S&OP processes.

• Manage planning parameters such as safety stock, classifications, lead times, and inventory targets.

• Support long-term network planning, material sourcing decisions and production planning initiatives.

• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP and related systems.

• Identify supply risks, shortages and bottlenecks, partnering with manufacturing, procurement, sales and customer service to resolve them.

• Collaborate to align supply with business needs.

• Maintain the plant matrix for product distribution

• Track supply and demand alignment, manufacturing efficiencies, production performance and inventory KPIs

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses to support decision-making and continuous improvement

• Provide backup for other planning positions

• Other duties as required

 Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in supply chain, business, operations or a related field.

• Experience in supply planning, inventory management, or production planning.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Presentation and facilitation skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• Certificates - APICS or other recognized supply chain certifications

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black belt) an asset

Core Skills

• Production scheduling, supply planning and inventory management

• Demand and capacity analysis

• ERP and master data maintenance

• S&OP support

• Facilitation

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Reporting and data analysis; highlight proficient with MS applications

Preferred attributes

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills

• Flexibility, resourceful

• Able to balance service, cost, and inventory objectives

• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities

• Demonstrates initiative and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.