Production Planner

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Production, Planning & Control team in Calgary. In this role, this position would work closely with our Sales, Operations, Tubular Planning and Finance teams to create manufacturing orders, plan and schedule coupling production; ensure sufficient raw material, coordinate movement of products to our tubular mills; provide analytical and reporting support to ensure revenue goals and customer demands are met. This position will report directly to the Production Planning Director.

Create, outline and communicate required schedules, defining what is required from the operations team

Schedule and monitor production of customer orders through all plant processes

Coordinating raw material buys based on firm orders and forecasts

Adjust day-to-day production schedule based on changes in tubular mill requirements, production constraints and raw material availability

Report variances and define potential options to overcome challenges as they arise

Have a clear understanding of operational concepts such as just-in-time planning, lead time, weeks on hand and weeks of supply

Closely coordinate and communicate production & supply plans to tubular mills

Track and update capacities as it relates to product mix to meet production requirements

Communicate when purchases are required to supplement internal production

Help tubular planners manage the rules for order acceptance and forecast consumption

Ensure that all documentation for the sales forecasting processes and systems are current

Requirements

• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or other related fields
• Knowledge of OCTG industry standards including API, CSA, and ASTM an asset
• 1-2 years related experience in a scheduling/planning role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in tubular and/or steel mill operations
• Ability to motivate employees and effectively carry out tasks through others; ability to foster a cooperative work environment in a matrix organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Power BI and the ability to learn various in-house computer software
• Ability to effectively plan, develop and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, meticulous ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; effective conflict resolution and/or mediation skills
• Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long-term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
• Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
• If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
• Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!
• Additional Locations: Regina, SK, Canada