Surrey, British Columbia, Canada On-site Employment $33.00 - 43.00/hr CAD

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is hiring a Materials Planning Specialist, Inventory Control

About the Role

This role is responsible for overseeing materials planning and inventory management activities to maintain optimal stock levels, support manufacturing schedules, and ensure supply chain continuity.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations
  • Coordinate material requirements with production planning teams
  • Generate and release purchase requisitions based on demand forecasts
  • Track incoming shipments and verify delivery timelines
  • Reconcile inventory discrepancies through cycle counts and audits
  • Maintain accuracy in ERP system data for materials and stock status
  • Analyze inventory turnover and recommend improvements
  • Support procurement by providing material availability reports
  • Work with suppliers to resolve delivery delays or quality issues
  • Ensure compliance with inventory control policies and procedures
  • Assist in month-end inventory closing activities
  • Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock and suggest actions
  • Update safety stock levels based on demand changes
  • Collaborate with warehouse staff on stock placement and movement
  • Produce regular reports on inventory performance metrics
  • Participate in root cause analysis for supply variances
  • Maintain documentation for material planning workflows
  • Align inventory strategy with production schedule changes
  • Evaluate supplier performance related to material delivery
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain operations

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Work Arrangement

On-site, full-time position with limited remote flexibility

Team

Part of the supply chain operations team reporting to the materials manager

About the Team

The supply chain team ensures seamless flow of materials from suppliers to production lines, focusing on efficiency, cost control, and reliability.

Work Environment

Fast-paced manufacturing setting with regular interaction between planning, procurement, and warehouse departments.

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About company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.
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Job Details
Department manufacturing
Category other
Posted 2 hours ago