Who we are:

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Summary:
UST is looking for ECO Planner

The Opportunity:
Looking for technically skilled ECO Planner

What you need:
ECO Planner

Key Responsibilities

Specialize in planning activities related to production control, inventory control, process control, shop floor control, and MRP data integrity.

Maintain and manage SAP work order release schedules to ensure material availability on time for manufacturing and engineering activities.

Reschedule and close discrete work orders, including no-charge jobs, as required.

Improve component availability at work order release through pre-shortage analysis and work order variance analysis.

Review and execute MRP transactions; ensure accuracy of system data by reconciling supply and demand and validating master scheduling / PDS requirements.

Manage and ensure proper execution of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), including preparation of regular status reports.

Perform system maintenance and audits to maintain data accuracy and planning integrity.

Participate in floor audits with Finance, resolve WIP discrepancies, and support closure of related issues.

Attend production meetings and provide updates on material shortages and committed dates.

Update and maintain make-level lead times aligned with actual manufacturing floor conditions.

Collaborate with engineering teams to manage materials for special engineering and ECO-related projects.

Support shop floor control activities in coordination with work centers, as required.

Inventory Control Responsibilities

Analyze usage trends and stock levels to plan material orders and meet defined service levels.

Maintain inventory as per plan, expedite shortages, and forecast spare parts requirements.

Investigate material variances, resolve issues where possible, and escalate complex problems to management.

Assist in implementing new inventory systems or modifying existing processes when required.

Support expediting activities and manage obsolete or excess inventory, as applicable.

Process Control Responsibilities

Participate in identifying root causes and corrective actions based on PCI reports and metrics.

Drive cycle counting activities to ensure inventory accuracy.

Functional Competencies

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates strong conceptual knowledge within own discipline and continuously broadens technical capabilities.

Business Expertise

Understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge effectively to daily planning activities.

Leadership

No direct supervisory responsibility; provides informal guidance and support to new or junior team members.

Problem Solving

Resolves routine planning and system issues by applying technical expertise, judgment, and established precedents.

Impact

Influences the quality and accuracy of own work and contributes to overall team performance while working within defined policies and procedures.

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates planning, system, and ECO-related information clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams.

Note

This role is strictly focused on ECO planning activities.

The role does not involve production planning responsibilities.

What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis