Materials Planner

AWC Solutions

Materials Planner responsible for BOM management and procurement activities at AWC Water Solutions Ltd. Ensuring timely material availability and collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeLangley • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$67,072 - CA$86,393 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills to effectively manage materials planning and procurement processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A solid understanding of inventory management principles and the ability to develop and implement strategies aligned with business models are essential.

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Hard Skills

Materials PlanningProcurementSupply Chain ManagementBOM StructuresMRP LogicInventory ManagementPO ManagementSupplier CoordinationInbound LogisticsReport Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelEpicorMicrosoft Dynamics 365NetSuiteInEightPower BISharePointPower Automate

Certifications & Qualifications

SCMP Designation

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentEngineer-to-Order Business ModelWater Treatment IndustryWastewater Treatment Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate project BOMs into material requirements, maintaining the parts master database.
Develop inventory strategies and support purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability.
Provide materials planning support throughout AWC’s ERP implementation; works closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations.
Collaborate with Engineering to drive timely procurement actions and identify long-lead or high-risk items early.
Monitor open purchase orders, follow up on deliveries, and proactively resolve potential delays or discrepancies.
Lead development and ongoing stewardship of a centralized parts master database, ensuring consistent item records.
Develop and implement inventory management strategies aligned to AWC’s engineer-to-order business model.
Support supplier coordination activities, including expediting critical materials and maintaining clear communication on order status.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business (B.Comm), or a related discipline; SCMP designation is a requirement.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a materials planning, procurement, or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience in procurement and buying, with a strong understanding of PO management, supplier coordination, and inbound logistics.
Solid understanding of BOM structures, MRP logic, and inventory management principles.
Proficiency with QuickBooks; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite is highly regarded; familiarity with InEight is an asset.
Experience with Power BI and report development in SharePoint, and proficiency with Power Automate, are highly regarded.
Background in the water or wastewater treatment industry, or similarly complex engineer-to-order manufacturing, is preferred.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple active projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-Leading Compensation
Competitive, industry-leading compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance.
Base salary, bonus plan, extended health benefits, and participation in our Group RRSP program.
Employee Recognition & Team Culture
Strong employee recognition program that regularly acknowledges individual and team achievements.
Welcoming, social workplace with regular team events and opportunities to connect and have fun together.
Workplace Amenities
Fully stocked staff rooms with complimentary snacks and refreshments.
Professional & Personal Development
Deeply committed to lifelong learning and growth with support for further education and subsidies for fitness and wellness programs.