Manufacturing
Planning Manager
Sandvik is seeking a
Planning Manager
Location: Sturgeon Falls, Ontario
At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.
Currently, we have an opening for a Planning Manager. This role is responsible for the development and coordination of an effective production plan that reflects the needs of manufacturing, inventory, shipping, receiving, and sales.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate inventory control while supporting planning and scheduling functions to meet business goals and customer delivery expectations.
Are you an organized and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We want to hear from you!
While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead to your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!
What you will be doing
• Develop and maintain the master production schedule for Canadian factories
• Monitor production flow against schedule and initiate corrective actions as needed
• Liaise between sales, purchasing, and production to ensure delivery dates and project timelines are met
• Distribute Canadian sales orders and determine optimal build locations based on capacity, customer location, and material utilization
• Monitor inventory levels, investigate discrepancies, and manage inventory adjustments in partnership with Finance
• Manage remote site inventory levels and subcontract shipments, purchase orders, and communications
• Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings
• Provide regular (weekly, monthly, yearly) reports to the Operations Manager and senior leadership
• Communicate future raw material requirements to procurement
• Maintain accurate master scheduling data and enforce adherence to time fences
• Coordinate and lead year-end inventory counts and manage ongoing cycle count reporting
• Work with operations to establish safety stock levels and capacity constraint strategies
• Develop initiatives to improve inventory turns and reduce excess/obsolete inventory (OSMI)
• Ensure lead times are accurately quoted and achieved to support customer delivery commitments
• Act as backup for Production Planner (East)
• Maintain professionalism with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned to support business needs
Environmental Health and Safety
• We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!
What you will bring along
• Post-secondary education in operations management, supply chain, or a related field (asset)
• 3–5 years of experience in scheduling, production planning, or inventory management
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Navision or ERP systems (asset)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve conflicting priorities
• Self-directed, proactive, and able to work independently
• Professionalism and strong attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license
• Manufacturing industry experience considered an asset
• Bilingualism (French/English) considered an asset
In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…
• The opportunity to make an impact on business performance and operational efficiency
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team in an industry-leading organization
• The opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the team expands
• Ongoing development and training
Our Culture
Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We foster an open-minded culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We take pride in our agile, customer-focused decision-making and empower our employees with opportunities to grow and succeed. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
Do you want to learn more?
To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website:
https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/
How to Apply
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free experience for applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process by contacting commonHR.canada@sandvik.com.
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