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Supply Chain PlannerLocation: Oakville, Ontario Onsite About Brukar Inc.For more than 40 years Brukar Inc. has been a trusted contract manufacturer of precision metal and plastic components for leading OEMs in the food equipment, industrial, and transportation sectors. Our global supply footprint includes strategic partners in China, India, Taiwan, and Vietnamsupports roughly 1,000 active SKUs and ocean containers of inbound product every month. Customers count on us for on-time delivery, value-adding engineering capabilities, and longterm, honest relationships.Role SummaryAs Supply Chain Planner, you will support the end-toend planning and control of Brukars global supply chain. Working handinhand with the head of supply chain along with sales, engineering, customers, and suppliers, you will translate demand into executable production schedules, balance inventory with working capital goals, and surface the datadriven insights that fuel continuous improvement and worldclass service. Key Responsibilities:1. Production Planning & SchedulingConvert demand forecasts and firm orders into purchase/production orders for Brukars Indian plant and global partners (China, Taiwan, Vietnam, etc.).Maintain a dynamic Master Production Schedule (MPS), proactively adjusting for capacity constraints, engineering changes, and shifting customer priorities.Partner with customers to keep demand signals accurate and up-todate.Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to seamlessly integrate NPI and ECNs into the plan.Troubleshoot production disruptions in real timeresequencing, reallocating, and communicating as needed.2. Inventory ManagementPlacing orders, setting and maintain safety stock, reorder points, and Kanban quantities across ~1,000 SKUs.Assist in cycle counts and reconciliation to deliver >98% inventory accuracy.Monitor aging inventory, and service levels; recommend actions to free working capital without risking fill rate.3. Supply Chain Analytics & ReportingBuild and maintain dashboards (Excel / Power BI) covering capacity utilization, supplier OTIF, freight spend, and other key metrics.Analyze historical demand to sharpen forecast accuracy and dampen order spikes, focusing on high-impact suppliers.Identify bottlenecks and propose process or layout changes to improve flow, shorten lead times, and compress the cash-tocash cycle.4. Logistics SupportCollaborate with suppliers by consolidating shipments to align with production requirements and demand. Track ocean, air, and LTL shipments; support optimization of container utilization and freight spend.Track in-transit orders, update ETAs in the ERP, and communicate changes to stakeholders.Ensure compliance with Incoterms, customs regulations, and import documentation requirements.5. Cross Functional Communication & Continuous ImprovementProvide clear, concise supply chain status updates to Sales, Operations, and Engineering.Lead regular production planning huddles with key supply partners and customers.Support Quality & Engineering on first article approvals, ECNs, and supplier readiness.Document and iterate SOPs for planning, forecasting, and inventory control. Qualifications & Experience4-6Years in production planning, materials management, or supply chain analytics within a manufacturing environment.Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.Confidence interacting with suppliers, customers, Hands on experience with ERP/MRP systems (OrderTime, Epicor, or equivalent) and advanced Excel; Power BI a strong plus.Solid grasp of manufacturing processes, inventory control methodologies, and capacity planning.Analytical, detailoriented, and comfortable manipulating large data sets.Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate from the shop floor to the Csuite.APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification is an asset. Why Join Brukar?Impact: Your planning decisions directly drive customer service, cash flow, and profitability.Growth: Work alongside a tightknit leadership team eager to invest in new tools, analytics, and your professional development.Collaboration: Small company agility with global supply-chain complexity the best of both worlds.