Materials Planner at Smartrend Manufacturing Group

Department: Purchasing

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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Level: mid
Posted: Aug 20, 2026

Description

The Materials Planner will support uninterrupted manufacturing operations by executing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in an ERP system, analyzing production demand and inventory, maintaining planning and master data, optimizing replenishment, monitoring supplier performance, and collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of materials planning, MRP, supply planning, inventory management, or production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, along with ERP, Excel, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Required Skills

MRP
ERP systems
Inventory management
Microsoft Excel
Supplier coordination
Continuous improvement

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Required Previous Experiences: 3–5 years of experience in materials planning, MRP, supply planning, inventory management, or production planning within a manufacturing environment.
Experience using ERP systems with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionality.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting New Product Introduction, engineering change management, or continuous improvement initiatives.
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or an equivalent supply chain certification.