Planner – Buyer

Location: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Job description

We are seeking a Planner-Buyer to join our supply chain team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and planning all components required for chassis manufacturing, including tires, axles, suspensions, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, paint, and other related components.

Under the supervision of the President and CEO, the planner – buyer will combine production needs planning and strategic purchasing to ensure the continuous availability of components while optimizing costs, quality and delivery times.

Tasks Needs planning

Plan the supply requirements for components (tires, axles, suspensions, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, paint, hardware, etc.) based on production forecasts and assembly schedules.

Develop and maintain up-to-date material requirements based on the master production plan Revise demand forecasts and adjust purchasing plans accordingly

Monitor purchase orders, delivery times, and inventory levels to avoid stockouts or surpluses

Optimize stock levels according to production cycles (just-in-time, safety stock)
Monitor material shortages and coordinate recovery plans with suppliers and production

To meet urgent production needs and expedite the supply of materials as needed

Ensuring a continuous supply of materials to meet production demand

Purchasing and supplier management

Identify, qualify, and manage a diverse portfolio of suppliers for these component categories.

Negotiate prices, framework agreements and delivery terms with suppliers

Participate in the selection of new suppliers and the evaluation of their performance (quality, deadlines, costs)
Develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and components

Analyze market trends and supply risks (shortages, extended delays, dependence on a single supplier)
Managing non-conformities and parts returns with suppliers

Internal collaboration

Collaborate closely with production planning, engineering, and quality assurance to validate the technical specifications of the components.

Support engineering change requests (ECOs) by coordinating material transitions with suppliers

Costs and performance indicators

Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and process improvement, while maintaining the quality and performance of deliveries.

Ensure that actual purchase costs match cost estimates, project by project

Develop, monitor, and present procurement and inventory key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory turnover, supplier OTIF rate, purchase price variances, shortages, and supplier quality.

Required qualifications

Training

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, administration, engineering or related fieldCPSM, PMAC (Approvisionnement Québec) or APICS/CPIM certification (an asset)
Experience Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in purchasing, planning or supply chain in a manufacturing environment

Prior experience in the manufacture of chassis, trailers, transport equipment or heavy vehicles (an asset)

Experience with international suppliers (Asia, Europe) in addition to the North American market (an asset)
Skills Technical skills

Knowledge of automotive/heavy vehicle components (tires, axles, suspensions, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, paint)

Experience with ERP/MRP systems to support procurement, inventory control and production planning (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Plex, etc.)Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI (an asset)
Knowledge of import/export logistics (an asset)
Knowledge of applicable automotive safety standards for components (FMVSS, CSA) (an asset)
Personal skills and abilities

Good negotiation and supplier relationship management skills

Ability to work in a multitasking environment with multiple product categories simultaneously

About the employer

Join a growing local company, recognized as the largest manufacturer of container chassis in Canada.

At Max-Atlas, we operate in a stimulating manufacturing environment, where innovation, collaboration and talent development are at the heart of our priorities.

You will be part of a dynamic, motivated and committed team, with numerous opportunities for progression and professional development throughout your career.