Materials Planning Manager at Manpower — NeverHard

Materials Planning Manager Location : 45 minutes north of Barrie, ON Salary : $115,000 – $125,000 + 5% Bonus Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent Environment: Manufacturing Our well-known manufacturing client is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead and transform their production planning and material strategy. You will play a critical role in aligning demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and production capabilities into a cohesive, data-driven plan that supports both short- and long-term business goals. The Perks: Competitive salary: $115K–$125K + 5% annual bonus 3 weeks vacation Comprehensive benefits Defined contribution pension plan The Role: Lead and enhance a robust Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align demand forecasts with production plans Translate business drivers into actionable production and materials strategies Oversee MRP activities, master scheduling, and capacity planning Ensure ERP/MRP data accuracy to support planning and procurement decisions Manage inventory levels, stock targets, and obsolescence strategies Collaborate with Procurement to resolve shortages and improve supplier performance Track production performance and provide insights to senior leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of Planning & Materials professionals (5 employees) Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory health Ensure compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 standards What You Bring: Required Qualifications Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering 8+ years of production planning experience, including 3+ years in leadership Strong expertise in SIOP and MRP processes Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor; Infor LN is an asset) Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement focus Eligibility for Controlled Goods Program & Canadian security clearance: Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with 5 consecutive years living in Canada Preferred APICS/ASCM CPIM certification