Material Planner (Temporary 3 Months)

Material Planner (Temporary )
Location: Burlington, ON (On-Site)
Pay Rate: $33.00/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Fuze HR is seeking an experienced Material Planner for a temporary assignment (approximately 3 months) with a well-established, global food manufacturing organization that produces over 100 million pounds of product annually. This role is critical to maintaining production continuity and ensuring customers receive high fill rates and service excellence.
This is not a clerical role — we are looking for a hands-on supply chain professional with strong purchasing and material planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
Position OverviewReporting to the Supply Planning Manager, the Material Planner is responsible for ensuring raw materials, packaging, and buy/sell items are ordered, received, and available to meet production schedules. The successful candidate will proactively manage inventory levels, prevent line stoppages, and minimize obsolescence and expedited freight costs.
This role plays a direct impact on operational continuity and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and buy/sell items using approved vendor programs
• Maintain targeted inventory levels aligned with best-in-class material planning practices
• Monitor ~200 active ingredients to ensure availability aligned with production schedules
• Utilize SAP to manage purchasing and inventory transactions
• Use Blue Yonder for forecasting and long-lead ingredients (6–8+ weeks)
• Proactively follow up on supplier confirmations, discrepancies, and delivery timelines
• Work closely with Scheduling, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Production, Procurement, and Accounts Payable
• Perform expediting activities when required to prevent production disruptions
• Escalate critical supply risks to the Supply Planning Manager
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Standard hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility between approx. 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• 30-minute unpaid lunch
• On-site role (not remote)
• After-hours work only in rare emergency situations

Ideal Candidate Profile (Highly Preferred)We are seeking candidates who demonstrate: Minimum 3–5 years of purchasing/material planning experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing high-volume, critical supply operations
Strong understanding of production-driven inventory management
Ability to make independent decisions regarding order quantities and timing
Experience working in SAP (highly preferred for faster onboarding)
Strong cross-functional communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively under pressure without compromising accuracy
Assets (Nice to Have):

• Food manufacturing experience
• APICS certification or formal supply chain education
• Exposure to forecasting systems such as Blue Yonder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
• Operational knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and accountable approach

Performance ExpectationsSuccess in this role will be measured by:

• Timely and accurate placement of purchase orders
• Inventory availability aligned with production schedules
• Minimal production disruptions
• Effective communication across departments
• Avoidance of unnecessary expedited freight costs

This is a high-impact role where missing an ingredient could directly impact major customer orders.Why Apply?

• Competitive pay: $33/hour
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized food manufacturer
• Exposure to high-volume supply chain operations
• Immediate start
• Structured onboarding and system training provided

How to ApplyPlease submit your resume to:Sarika
[email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Fuze HR Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.