The posting
At Dexter, we manufacture and distribute axles, accessories, and towing components primarily serving the commercial trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We’re building products and systems that are rooted in a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved over 65 years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.
Role: Supply Planner
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Reports to: Branch Manager
Summary of the role :
The Supply Planner is responsible for maintaining a reliable and efficient supply of parts to support customer demand and operational requirements. This role monitors inventory levels, forecasts supply requirements, coordinates purchasing activities, and works closely with suppliers and internal teams to minimize shortages and optimize inventory.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain supply strategies that improve the efficiency, availability, and speed of supply operations.
- Analyze inventory levels, usage trends, lead times, and future requirements to support accurate supply planning.
- Establish, review, and monitor inventory minimum/maximum settings.
- Forecast purchasing requirements and coordinate purchases with import buyers and suppliers.
- Develop, maintain, and manage effective working relationships with vendors.
- Handle supplier correspondence and support negotiations related to pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery.
- Create, issue, and follow up on purchase orders.
- Coordinate incoming freight and delivery schedules.
- Identify, report, and manage inventory shortages, product defects, and warranty claims.
- Work closely with Inventory Control and Receiving teams to ensure timely and accurate receipt of incoming freight.
- Communicate supply risks, delays, and inventory concerns to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate planning, purchasing, and inventory information within the ERP system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in supply planning, purchasing, inventory control, procurement, or a related supply chain role.
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience using ERP systems for purchasing, inventory, or supply planning.
- Experience analyzing inventory usage, demand requirements, lead times, and forecasting future needs.
- Knowledge of inventory control principles, including min/max planning and replenishment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build productive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and follow-through.
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
Permanent position ; Daytime working hours Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00 ;
Annual salary commensurate with experience and skills ;
Group insurance paid 75% by employer (medical, dental, vision, travel, life and long-term disability) ;
RRSP with employer contribution of up to 4%;
Annual vacation ;
Employee assistance program ;
Opportunity for advancement ;
Training and development activities ;
Company events.
Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!
Human Rights Statement:
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, education, disability, religion or any other protected ground as outlined by applicable provincial human rights legislation. This policy applies to all personnel actions, including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and separation.
Where an accommodation request is based on religious grounds and disclosure is required in order to assess and implement the accommodation, the job applicant is responsible for providing sufficient information to support the request. All information disclosed will be handled in a confidential manner and used solely for the purpose of assessing and facilitating reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable privacy and human rights laws.
