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Our client, a leading steel producer in Eastern Ontario with more than 600 employees, is undertaking a major transformation of its planning processes through the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365. The company is looking for a Production Planning Specialist to lead the planning stream of this initiative.

The mandateReporting to the SIOP Planning Manager, the specialist will evaluate the current production planning process and, in collaboration with the D365 project team and an external implementation consultant, develop the D365 planning process that meets the company's requirements. This is a pivotal role: over the first year, the successful candidate will both run day-to-day production planning and deliver a working D365 planning process adopted by the teams.

• The role day to dayFacilitate the planning of the production schedule and billet procurement from all suppliers
• Monitor wire rod shipments and adjust the production schedule to improve shipments against forecast
• Monitor daily plant loading to ensure all customer orders are produced and approved for shipment
• Monitor capacity loading of processors so material reaches customers on time and affiliate processors run efficiently
• Design and document the D365 planning process with the project team and the external consultant
• Facilitate internal review and training sessions with the teams
• Track and report on departmental KPIs

• The ideal profile5 to 7 years of related planning experience, particularly using an ERP system, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in industrial manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, an asset
• Comfortable with modern software applications
• Proven ability to delegate, prioritize and communicate clearly with leadership
• Ability to facilitate internal review and training sessions
• Bilingual: English and French, spoken and written (required)

Key skills: Production Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (SIOP), Microsoft Dynamics 365, ERP Systems, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, KPI Reporting, Industrial Manufacturing, Process Improvement

• What Our Client OffersSalary of $90,000 to $110,000
• Permanent, full-time position on a 40-hour schedule
• Hybrid work format (details to be discussed), based in L'Orignal, Ontario
• Life and disability insurance, plus medical, dental and vision care
• Employee Assistance Program including telemedicine
• RRSP with matching employer contribution, up to a set maximum
• Protective equipment provided

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Larouche Raymond uses AI-assisted candidate-evaluation tools as part of its screening process. Canadian work experience is not required.Ready to take on a mandate at the heart of a major digital transformation? Apply to Larouche Raymond now.

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