Divisional MPS Manager

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of progressive and successful planning experience, preferably for a manufacturing company with management experience.
• Ability to lead, manage, influence and coach the Operations Planning Team, both at Head Quarters and offsite plants.
• With 5+ years solid experience and knowledge on all elements of Operations Planning, including: MRPII (MPS, MRP, CRP, DRP, Production scheduling and control) and Demand Planning (Forecasting and Order Management), ERP, and related application systems.
• Proficient with planning systems and solid understanding of how planning parameters impact system recommendations.  Demonstrates a high level of accountability and ownership of a quality processes and plans.
• With practical experience and knowledge in S&OP process.
• With 3+ years experience in managing performance metrics and master data. 
• Strong analytical, detail and result oriented with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, complexity and work within a fast paced, dynamic environment. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive and forward thinking with well developed inter-personal skills. Ability to work independently and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor degree (in Business Administration, industrial engineering or equivalent) and APICS CPIM is a must.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership, direction and administration for the MPS/MRP/CRP teams which establish production planning for both Toronto Headquarters and North American production sites.
• Coordinates and leads the sites’ schedulers to setting up their production schedule in alignment to the MPS/MRP. Provide coaching and training to the site schedulers in planning process and systems set up.
• Manages and liaises with cross-functional team to develop monthly/weekly MPS and MRP for the production sites so as to balance the supply and demand to optimize the operations costs, customer services and cycle time.
• Monitors the MPS/MRP against the sites’ production performance to ensure the production plan are synchronized and executed.
• Assists to prepare the S&OP package with all needed performance metrics, and acts  a back up to facilitate S&OP process.
• Continuously improves and updates the planning parameters, business rules, customer service level and other KPI.
• Works with the IS department to manage all supply chain related application systems so as to get the best automations and functionalities to enable the planning and supply chain management process.