About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are looking for a Material Planner to manage materials and production orders for manufacturing within the supply chain group at Calian AT & Composites. This role acts as an intermediary between project planning, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness and continuity. The Material Planner is responsible for coordinating material flow, maintaining accurate schedules, and supporting multiple projects with varying scopes while balancing attention to detail with overall project success.

Responsibilities

Manage material requirements based on project demands, available inventory, and production schedules, including material transfers before and after manufacturing

Plan and release purchase requisitions for buy items and coordinate with buyers on purchase orders and expediting

Ensure bill of material changes are incorporated into structures, including work in process and work in queue for production

Manage production and project timelines and adjust schedules as needed to meet targets

Conduct stock checks and monitor material availability to ensure production readiness

Communicate potential risks or delays to stakeholders across engineering, production, and project teams

Monitor actual versus planned material consumption and plan resupply accordingly

Use planning tools such as SAP, Excel, and other systems to manage data and workflows

Provide input to improve material planning processes and overall efficiency

Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; a supply chain diploma is considered an asset

Up to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a hands-on or support role

Experience with material handling, inventory control, or production coordination is preferred

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Teams

Experience with ERP systems and material planning tools is considered an asset

Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

A sense of urgency, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Understanding of material traceability and production processes is an asset

Additional Requirements

Ability to work fully on-site to support close collaboration with manufacturing teams, assemblers, and team leads

Capacity to manage high volumes of data, reporting, and coordination across multiple stakeholders

Compensation

$45,000 to $60,000

Vacancy

We have 1 available position

What Happens Next

Notify Your Manager: Before applying, or immediately after, you are asked to inform your current manager of your application, in line with our Internal Transfer Guidelines Policy.

Hiring Manager Notification: The hiring manager for the new role will be made aware of your application.

1:1 Interview: A Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialist will contact you to schedule a one-on-one interview following your application.

Eligibility: Employees are generally expected to have at least 18 months of tenure with Calian, including 12 months in their current position, to be eligible for an internal transfer. For full details, consult the Corporate Talent Acquisition and Hiring Policy or contact your Talent Acquisition team.

AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

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