Materials Planning Specialist

Position Overview 

IEM is currently seeking a Materials Planning Specialist for our Surrey, B.C. location. The Materials Planning Specialist will play a key role in establishing and refining the material replenishment strategies that support IEM Jacksonville’s lean production system. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing material flow processes aligned with principles such as Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and FIFO. This role will also serve as a cross-functional liaison among Production, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to ensure successful adoption and execution of these new systems. 

This position offers the opportunity to lead the foundational buildout of lean materials processes and develop broad operational knowledge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Surrey, B.C. offices and does not offer remote work.

Key Responsibilities 

• 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.


• Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts related to materials flow and planning.


• Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management.


• Train key personnel on lean material systems and practices.


• Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments.


• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.


• 1–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support.


• Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.


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


• Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments.


• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization 

Compensation 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. 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. 

[Compensation Range:  $35.00 - 43.00/hr CAD] 

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

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