PLANNING & INVENTORY MANAGER

Job Type:  Full Time 40 Hours Per Week.  Dynamic Office Environment. Reporting To: Director of Operations Collaboration With: Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory, Operations, Sales, Finance, R&D Work Location: On Premise (not remote).  #601 - 19055 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows, BC About You The ideal candidate is a driven and dynamic team player who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, exhibits excellent attention to detail, has a demonstrated history of collaborating to achieve clearly defined goals, and has their ‘head on a swivel’ to monitor, anticipate, and mitigate challenges to the production schedule.  Qualifications include: A post-secondary degree or diploma in supply chain management, operations management, or a related field OR equivalent work experience in lieu of education A minimum of 3 years of experience with production scheduling or a related field Strong command of ERP and MRP software suites (Sage X3 or similar) Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment About Us Rhema is a fast-growing leader in the nutritional supplements manufacturing industry focused on popular product categories like protein powders, mixed greens powders & capsules, mushroom supplements, and other related health products.  We have earned our reputation for producing high quality products for both established global clients and innovative local start-ups through our customer-centric approach and a strong team culture of innovation, honesty, and ethical practices.  Please visit rhemahealth.com to learn more about us. Duties and Responsibilities: The Production & Inventory Manager is responsible for creating and scheduling production work orders using a modern MRP system and monitoring changes across the operations to ensure products are made and shipped on time.  Working closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement and Quality Assurance teams, the P&I Manager reviews, anticipates, and adjusts raw material flow and resources in real time to ensure production happens within prescribed specifications, in planned quantities, and on schedule. Specific duties include: Determine Planned Production Date for orders based on established standards Actively manage, anticipate, and plan raw material availability through collaboration with Procurement Team and address related issues Assess production capacity using integrated planning software system in collaboration with Operations Team Create Work Orders in Sage X3 ERP system based on incoming Sales Orders Provide Work Orders to Operations Team with open communication Achieve 95% accurate Production Dates with 90 day lead times Review and assess regular reports to identify and mitigate any risk of delay Monitor production processes to identify opportunities for improvement Collaborate with QC Team to ensure that products meet customer specifications, Assemble data from multiple sources to create reports on productivity and performance towards KPI’s. Outcomes This important role is at the centre of our operations and the addition of the right new team member will have a positive impact for both parties with the goal of the following outcomes: High customer satisfaction with strong on-time delivery record Clear and consistent internal communication about production operations status Additional capacity for new business development from improved productivity Career advancement opportunities throughout Rhema & the industry The opportunity to contribute as part of a dynamic, fun, and experienced team Contributing and helping to implement ideas for improved efficiencies and innovation Remuneration Salary of $65-$80k depending on experience Extended health benefits Next Steps If this role sounds like it could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!  Please send us your resume and a brief note about why this role appeals to you