IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Supply Planner to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Brampton location.
The Supply Planner is responsible for optimizing inventory balance across the supply chain network to support service levels, production efficiency and cost objectives. This role analyzes demand trends, manages planning parameters, and works closely with manufacturing, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure product availability and responsive planning.
The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term planning needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Supply Planner plays a key role in the Supply Review process, supporting the S&OP/IBP cycle.
Benefits
Competitive salary - $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience and certifications
Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
RRSP Match
Paid Vacation
Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute supply plans based on historical data, demand trends, production capacity, and inventory targets.
Monitor inventory levels and replenishment strategies to support service goals while minimizing excess stock.
Analyze production and material requirements, capacity constraints, and inventory forecasts, to support monthly S&OP processes.
Manage planning parameters such as safety stock, classifications, lead times, and inventory targets.
Support long-term network planning, material sourcing decisions and production planning initiatives.
Maintain accurate planning data in ERP and related systems.
Identify supply risks, shortages and bottlenecks, partnering with manufacturing, procurement, sales and customer service to resolve them.
Collaborate to align supply with business needs.
Maintain the plant matrix for product distribution
Track supply and demand alignment, manufacturing efficiencies, production performance and inventory KPIs
Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses to support decision-making and continuous improvement
Provide backup for other planning positions
Other duties as required
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in supply chain, business, operations or a related field.
Experience in supply planning, inventory management, or production planning.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Certificates - APICS or other recognized supply chain certifications
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black belt) an asset
Core Skills
Production scheduling, supply planning and inventory management
Demand and capacity analysis
ERP and master data maintenance
S&OP support
Facilitation
Cross-functional collaboration
Reporting and data analysis; highlight proficient with MS applications
Preferred attributes
Self-starter with strong organizational skills
Flexibility, resourceful
Able to balance service, cost, and inventory objectives
Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
Demonstrates initiative and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
