Materials Planning Manager - Jobs in Winnipeg Manitoba

Job Description

New Flyer is North America #39;s heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.POSITION SUMMARYThe primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and align Materials Planning operations across multiple organizations, including both Transit and Coach, with a focus on achieving standardization and operational excellence. This includes ensuring the timely and accurate release of work orders to support manufacturing operations, while closely coordinating with all production sites to maintain adherence to the production schedule. The role is also accountable for driving improvements in inventory management, reducing costs, and enhancing overall efficiency and performance across the supply chain. WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage the Materials department budget, including overtime, salaries, and operational expenses
• Drive performance by ensuring KPIs and MBO goals are met across all teams
• Standardize and optimize processes to reduce waste, costs and inventory thrugh effective system utilization
• Oversee accurate and timely release of fabrication work orders
• Align supply and demand to ensure on-time delivery for Transit, Coach, and Service Centre customers
• Ensure smooth and efficient material flow to support production schedules across all sites
• Manage execution of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure job accuracy and production readiness
• Lead and support insourcing and outsourcing initiatives across Transit and Coach operations
• Communicate and execute schedule changes across multiple sites effectively
• Implement inventory strategies to maintain optimized inventory levels
• Provide mentorship, training, and performance guidance to teams across all locations
• Lead and delegate continuous improvement initiatives to drive departmental efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience through work experience in manufacturing and planning, APICS Certification considered an asset
• 5-10 years’ experience in Production Planning within a fast-paced manufacturing and inventory control environment
• Strong understanding of MRP, Oracle and advanced skills in MS Excel
• Demonstrated success in optimizing inventory levels and reducing material-related costs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to manage teams and coordinate across departments
• Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives

BenefitsBenefits OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.NFI Group | We Move People - YouTubeLeveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.