Material Planner

What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry‑leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world‑class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety.

Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material supply to support a just‑in‑time (JIT) manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring on‑time delivery of components, and minimizing total supply chain costs, including freight and obsolescence.

• Manage material planning and inventory control within SAP, while leveraging PLM systems to support product lifecycle and material supply processes.
• Maintain ERP system data integrity by ensuring planning parameters and master data are accurate and up to date, including safety stock levels, lead times, and demand forecasts to achieve inventory targets, etc.
• Generate and communicate precise production and service material releases to suppliers.
• Monitor material availability, supplier delivery performance, and shipment schedules to ensure timely supply to production lines.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with logistics providers, carriers, and customs brokers to resolve supply chain disruptions and expedite critical shipments when required.
• Collaborate with production, scheduling, and third‑party warehouse teams to ensure efficient material flow and adherence to processes.
• Act as a key interface between Purchasing, Engineering (Design and Manufacturing), Production, and suppliers to resolve supply‑related issues.
• Support product phase‑in and phase‑out activities to minimize excess inventory and avoid obsolescence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow, inventory optimization, and supply chain efficiency.
• Maintain and support internal and external pull systems (e.g., Kanban, JIT replenishment).

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering or a related field, or College Diploma

• Minimum 3 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or logistics within a manufacturing environment
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) is considered an asset
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required; advanced skills preferred)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and PLM systems
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an asset
• Experience working with both domestic and international suppliers is preferred
• Background in automotive and/or electronics manufacturing is an asset

The salary range for this position is $69,506 - $75,730 based on experience.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Regular / Permanent

Magna Electronics