["Material Planner - Chemaid Supply Chain Salaried SGA","Material Planner - Chemaid Supply Chain Salaried SGA"]

KDC is a network of best‑class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto‑care products. KDC delivers high‑touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well‑known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.Position: Material PlannerDepartment: Supply Chain/PlanningReporting Structure: Reports to Planning and Purchasing ManagerReporting to this position: No direct reportsBASIC FUNCTION: Schedule manufacturing operation to ensure availability of items under planners' control with minimum negative impact on manufacturing. Coordinate and organize multiple activities as well as to recognize and consider business goals and act to positively impact them.ResponsibilitiesPlan and schedule material requirements to support production and customer demand.Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to avoid shortages or excess inventory.Create and manage purchase requisitions/orders based on material requirements.Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery of materials.Track supplier performance and expedite critical orders when necessary.Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to align material availability with production schedules.Review and analyze demand forecasts, production plans, and inventory trends.Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and supply chain issues.Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data in the ERP/MRP system.Prepare inventory, material availability, and planning reports for management.Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve planning processes.Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.SkillsOral and written communication skills.Ability to work independently.Ability to interact with all levels in all departments.Must have basic Math skills.MS Office proficiency.Project Management.Ability to work independently, self‑motivated.Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hand to handle and feel objects, controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk or hear. Specific vision requirements for the use of computer monitors include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (heat/cold associated with a manufacturing environment). The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.Education and Experience4‑year degree.2–5 years related experience.This position is classified exempt.KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr