Jobs Companies Multimatic Material Planner

About this Material Planner role at Multimatic

Multimatic · Onsite · Newmarket, Ontario

Key Responsibilities:          

  • Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimize stock levels.
  • Send releases to suppliers daily/weekly based on MRP requirements and ensure material availability and adherence to frozen schedule.
  • Ensure appropriate release maintenance through potential changes of MRP requirements, communicate and manage changes with vendors as necessary.
  • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from suppliers to point of delivery.
  • Manage working relationship with the vendors to ensure undisrupted flow of components/raw material.
  • Day - to - day order management and management of deliveries and set up expedites when necessary.
  • Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production.
  • Support Finance in dealing with Receiving/invoicing issues.
  • Communicate receiving discrepancies to vendors.
  • Update and maintain supplier performance database.
  • Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule.
  • Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required.
  • Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and update MRP parameters as required.
  • Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels.
  • Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy.
  • Assist in month end and year-end inventory.
  • Manage and minimize obsolescence stock.
  • Assist and monitor procedures, methods, and policies designed to improve MRP control efficiency and company profitability.
  • Advise management of any potential problems or concerns and any opportunities for improvement.
  • Meet or exceed all objectives and requirements of the business plan.
  • Answer DDL Ford system on assigned days where applicable.
  • Import and review Customer releases, update ERP/MRP accordingly.
  • Input, update, and review customer CSA’s as needed.
  • Send advance ship notice to customers (ASN).
  • Update and submit as required COO and CUSMA documents to customer portals.
  • Monitor and access customer portals for Notifications and distribute as required.
  • Communicate with customer on any parts supply issues.
  • Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Department Manager. 
  • Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies, and procedures including the legislative requirements of the OHSA. 
  • Work in compliance and conform to Environment and ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards. 
  • Adopt and practice Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities. 

Basic Requirements:

  • Completion of a college diploma in a related field.
  • Two years’ of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Two years’ of experience in inventory control.
  • Good knowledge of MRP systems and computers.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word).
  • Strong understanding of production planning scheduling.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

$42,640.00 - $63,627.20

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.


We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.


As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

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About Multimatic

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.

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