Industrial Electric Manufacturing

Materials Planning Specialist

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · Internship

No sponsorship$35k-$43kDetected 14 days ago

Project ManagementAgileOperations ManagementSupply ChainERPLeadershipCommunication

About the role

IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs.
After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible.
Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world's most dynamic markets.

Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies
Develop and maintain point-of-use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime
Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs
Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization
Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules
Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real-time inventory visibility
Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management
Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments
The Materials Planning Specialist, MRS will play a key role in establishing and refining the material replenishment strategies that support IEM Surrey's lean production system.
Ownership of any changes, updates, or continuous improvements to the PFEP, material flow strategy, or replenishment system falls within the MRS team, and this role will be central to building out that ownership model and workflow to clearly define responsibilities between the MRS team and operational execution on the floor.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a relevant degree program
1 to 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support
1 to 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support; internships or co-op experience will be considered
Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP
Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments
Demonstrated initiative and drive to improve processes, with a willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role

Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.
View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

At IEM, we're not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we're shaping the future.

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