Production Planning Admin

Responsibilities

• Analyzing production schedules, forecasting and planning material needs, and managing inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Building and maintaining detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) for production processes within the ERP system.
• Chairing weekly supply‑chain meetings to align production schedules with sales, manufacturing, procurement, project management, and QC departments.
• Confirming and verifying manufacturing schedules to plan material requirements.
• Publishing forecasts for procurement to plan orders and coordinate required deliveries.
• Creating and submitting requisitions to the procurement department for required materials.
• Monitoring the process from order initiation to release, ensuring timely material availability to support on‑schedule manufacturing.
• Optimizing inventory levels to balance cost efficiency with service requirements while ensuring strict adherence to on‑time manufacturing schedules.
• Identifying material shortages based on updated lead times from procurement.
• Tracking and reporting actual consumption vs planned consumption.
• Identifying and recommending solutions to resolve material constraints.
• Creating jobs in the ERP system and coordinating with the warehouse team for staging to align with the manufacturing schedule.
• Continuously monitoring the pace of production through shift reports for any exceptions in raw material usage and inventory levels to ensure ongoing stock availability.
• Performing analysis to recommend maintaining optimal inventory levels of raw material and consumables.
• Ensuring compliance with QMS requirements, including new materials and change‑management processes.
• Ensuring timely achievement of assigned KPIs.
• Working effectively and cooperatively in a multi‑functional team environment with all departments and levels of leadership.
• Adhering to the company’s health and safety policy as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety documents.
• Performing additional duties as assigned based on business needs at the supervisor’s request.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
• Other technical diploma supplemented with technical training or equivalent work experience may be considered.
• CPIM or CSCP certification is a strong asset.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably with planning or project‑management responsibilities.
• Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply‑chain management.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and expertise in mathematics, data analysis, and analytical thinking.
• Exceptional follow‑up and planning skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize workloads.
• Proficient communicator, both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Leadership
• Ownership
• Thinking
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork

Full‑time, weekly schedule. The full‑time equivalent pay range for this position is $20.37 – $35.65 per hour CAD. Eligible for bonus, stock, and benefits. Pay and benefit information by country is available at:

Occasional travel required. Shift: Day. Duration:
No end date. Job function:
Manufacturing.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.