Supply Planner

About Us

Gescan has over 60 years of industry experience, 29 branches across Western Canada, and is part of the Sonepar Group, the world’s largest privately‑held electrical distributor.

Responsible for efficient inventory planning and related processes to ensure availability of goods as a key competitive advantage and to achieve operational targets. Responsible for maintaining inventory levels and assortment.

• Analyzing and maintaining product assortment, inventory, safety stock levels, forecast accuracy, transfer frequency, and lead times.
• Review, assess, and report on supply and demand variability and identify opportunities to manage and mitigate risk.
• Update parameters or be responsible for parameter updates in product and kit setup.
• Take preventive measures to avoid stock outs and missed sales.
• Perform alternate product source analysis.
• Review various reports for exceptional usage, expiring thresholds, lead times and frozen reasons.
• Assist on inbound shipment execution and allocation plans for products, ensuring optimal inventory deployment across branches.
• Perform timely vendor pricing updates in ERP.
• Manage obsolescence, stock rebalancing, vendor returns/stock rotation, and ensure data integrity (master data maintenance).

• High school completion required.
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree preferred (e.g., inventory management).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Previous experience using ERP systems.
• Minimum 4 years experience in inventory control, purchasing or warehouse logistics.

We offer a competitive salary and a full set of benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Career path opportunities.
• Company‑paid life insurance and employee‑paid disability.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We value diversity and inclusion and provide accommodation upon request.