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CpK Interior Products Material Planner in Windsor, Ontario
At CpK Interior Products Inc. (“CpK”), precision goes far beyond the surface. With deep expertise across every stage of our world‑class manufacturing process, we deliver award‑winning craftsmanship aligned with our customers’ performance and design goals.
The CpK advantage begins with proprietary compounding of performance materials, where process innovation and plastics engineering drive efficiency, reduced scrap, and optimal performance. Our expertise in mould design and tuning—combined with the latest technology in graining, material haptics, and colour—ensures exceptional results in our cast‑skin products.
We provide comprehensive expertise in design for manufacturing, materials processing, tooling, moulding, assembly, sequencing, delivery, and logistics, or any combination of these services. Our flexible, integrated capabilities allow us to meet the unique specifications of OEMs and Tier One suppliers seamlessly and successfully. CpK is an industry leader recognized for quality, innovation, and professional excellence.
Our mission is to be the best interior products company in the world most admired for its people, partnerships, quality and innovation. It is our mission that leads us to achieve heightened levels of performance in process, accuracy and customer service.
CpK Interior Products Inc. is hiring a MATERIALS PLANNER to support our Logistics team in cross‑functional operational activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely supply of necessary materials. Working with limited storage space and just-In-time delivery/assembly principles, the Material Planner ensures an adequate supply without over ordering or wasting resources. Proactive monitoring ensures the Customer is supplied as required and by addressing critical supply issues, including the implementation of various applications that are critical to meeting the plants SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale) objectives.
What You’ll Do (Key responsibilities, not limited to)
Perform forecasting and data analysis on existing and incoming inventory, and predict/prevent stock-outs
Understand and manage risk to minimize impact on production schedule
Own cycle count validation & inventory adjustment to department schedule
Manage supplier performance to maintain planned inventory levels for COMPLETE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, adapting to unplanned demands (including rush orders, orders for slow moving parts within the global supply chain.)
Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas for improvement
Utilize company ERP system that is in place and ensure that the data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required
Monitor the integrity of Bills of Material (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy
Monitor inventory levels against agreed upon target levels
Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy
Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimal liability
Manages all inventory/distribution activities (Receiving, stock transfers, cycle counts, inventory balancing)
Contact suppliers on a regular basis (ex. For schedule changes) and when material is rejected, etc to ensure production schedule is maintained
Ensure that all paperwork is processed accurately and completely in a timely manner
Track critical shipments after normal business hours when necessary
Daily review of schedule vs inbound material to ensure production coverage
Expedite schedules on a need basis
What You Bring
Undergraduate degree/diploma in business, materials or operations management desirable
Previous experience of materials planning ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment is required
Ability to work weekends, evenings and overtime
Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience working with suppliers is preferred
Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in activities intended to improve operational processes
Ability to root cause and develop corrective actions to prevent problem recurrence
Knowledge of Lean principles, ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 Supplier Management
Ability to enter and manipulate data in Microsoft Excel, Portal, Trans4M and Rocket
Must be Customer Focused and Safety Oriented
Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines and importance of tasks
Manage time efficiently while working on several different tasks at once
Work Schedule & Pay
Schedule: Full‑time, On-site, Manufacturing Operations
Hours: ROTATING SHIFTS (Days and Afternoons) , M-F 40 hours per week. Weekend work when scheduled as per customer demand
Overtime: As required, in accordance with company policy and applicable legislation
Compensation Range : $60,000–$80,000 annual
This range reflects our current expectations as of this posting’s date. Your final salary offer will consider various key factors, including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical locations, as well as the needs and requirements of the business.
Compensation & Benefits
CpK Interior Products Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employee well‑being and development, which may include:
Market‑based salary
Paid vacation and holidays
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage)
Disability coverage and life insurance options
Savings and tuition assistance programs
Vehicle purchase and lease discounts for eligible employees and their families
Some benefits may not apply to contract or temporary roles.
Accessibility & Hiring Process
CpK Interior Products Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the hiring process.
Our organization may use AI‑supported tools to assist with screening and assessment in a fair and consistent manner.
This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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ROTATING SHIFTS (Days and Afternoons)