Job Description

Here’s what we do…

Founded in 1981, Broda has grown into an international leader in long term care seating. We take raw material, and with your help transform them into a vast array of high-end wheelchairs, and gliders. The chairs we build are utilized in hospitals, and health care facilities across North America. Our products have helped millions of individuals lead happier, healthier lives.

Here’s where you come in

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer Planner is responsible for providing day-to-day operational support to both internal and external customers. The role will require the individual to learn the plant processes and company systems and to interact with all team members in the plant to achieve desired results. The responsibilities of this position include the day-to-day purchasing and associated tasks as well as all scheduling activities for materials and operations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analyze, manage, forecast, and schedule raw materials for production
• Develop effective scheduling processes to achieve production objectives
• Ensure that materials and equipment are prearranged for production
• Monitor workflow and schedules to ensure on-time delivery
• Report any disruption of supplies and/or product to Supply Chain Manager
• Ensure adequate stock materials to avoid any shortages
• Address production issues and materials issues and/or shortages in a timely fashion
• Review production specifications, identify, and report plant capacity constraints
• Engage in team meetings for problem solving and create reports as needed to support day-to-day duties of the operations
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Develop weekly production status reports for Supply Chain Manager
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Manager to develop and execute production plan
• Coordinate with production, shipping, and purchasing teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters
• Be advised of any routine equipment maintenances to avoid outages and repairs during production
• When needed assist in writing and executing SOPs for service and to support manufacturing team
• Secondary source in maintaining clear and accurate operations documents and/or procedures for reference purposes
• Some knowledge of 6S and Kaizen
• Learn the shipping and receiving position and be able to support this function
• Back up to Supply Chain Manager for obtaining freight quotes, determining which carriers will be used for shipments, approve freight invoices, and ensure invoices are matching quotes obtained
• Support warehouse organization and perform functions in warehouse inventory process
• Abilities to learn current systems and strong skills in learning Broda products and scheduling system
• Other tasks as assigned by Supply Chain Manager

Some neat things we offer

• Day shift (Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm)
• Lunchroom, with microwaves, fridges
• Safety Boot allowance after 3 months $200.00
• Safety equipment provided
• Clean, well maintained work environment
• Continuous on the job training
• Inclusive, multi-cultural environment
• Health & Benefits Package
• Group RRSP Program
• Opportunity for growth
• On-site parking

Broda Seating is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require a specific accommodation under AODA legislation, please notify us on your application and we will ensure accommodations are made to applicants who request them throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Wage Band: $55,000 - $60,000 annually

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

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