Key skills
AssemblyERPAgileLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About this role
Junior Planner
Department: Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Oakville, Ontario HQ
Reporting To: Gina Parker
Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 / year
Description
You are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional looking to start your career in supply chain within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. With an academic background in biomedical, electro-mechanical manufacturing, or business, you are eager to learn and support demand and production planning, inventory management, and new product introduction (NPI) activities. You enjoy working under guidance to coordinate production schedules, monitor inventory levels, and navigate ERP systems. Your analytical curiosity and collaborative approach make you an ideal candidate to grow alongside our engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules to support the demand plan
- Support the monitoring of inventory levels to ensure proper balance of raw materials and finished goods
- Support the setup and management of Master data for new product development
- Plan and execute prototype and production planning and assembly execution to schedule
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes
Production Planning:
- Assist with setting inventory levels and the procurement of raw materials and components
- Analyze data to determine capacity and identify potential production delays
- Evaluate production performance and adjust production schedules as needed
- Work with manufacturing leadership and procurement to plan purchasing and production, minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence while reducing carrying costs
- Execute and monitor manufacturing/ work orders and support ongoing cost tracking
- Coordinate with manufacturing to establish production plans and schedules based on forecasted demand and capacity.
NPI & Master Data Management:
- Identify and qualify new suppliers in partnership with engineering and supplier quality
- Support the maintenance of KPIs and dashboards to monitor procurement activities
- Manage RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) cycles for new designs
- Coordinate between suppliers and engineering to facilitate smooth prototype and final build timelines
- Assist in maintaining accurate master data in the MRP/ERP system
- Coordinate Change Order implementation with internal and external manufacturing teams
Demand Planning & Regulatory Compliance:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and refine demand forecasts
- Ensure all supply chain documentation is maintained with audit readiness in mind
- Track and archive supplier change notifications, ensuring GMP and quality compliance in all documentation processes
Warehousing & Logistics Support:
- Assist with receiving, shipping, inventory transfer, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution as needed
- Establish and maintain raw materials inventory locations and processes for inventory management
- Work with shipping and receiving personnel to process RMAs and Customer owned materials
- Support the flow of goods throughout Vital Bio’s supply chain
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business, or supply chain management
- Strong interest in supply chain and NPI within a manufacturing setting (internship experience is a plus)
- Basic understanding of production planning, inventory management, or logistics fundamentals
- Strong organization, analytical, problem solving and data management skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and a willingness to learn ERP/MRP systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Bonus Points For:
- Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, diagnostics, or biotechnology
- Familiarity with GMP, ISO 13485, or other quality standards
- Advanced ERP/MISys/production planning experience
- Contributions to new product launches or technology transfer
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools
- An appreciation for puns and a positive, solutions-driven mindset!
Job Benefits
Why Join Us?
At Vital Bio, you will:
- Play a central role in building and optimizing a supply chain for breakthrough diagnostics
- Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, trust-based culture
- Learn to manage and optimize supply chains for breakthrough diagnostics under mentorship
- Grow your skills in a modern, agile company shaping the future of global healthcare
Please note: For the Greater Toronto area, the expected salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $65,000 CAD.
Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.
This role is a current onsite vacancy.
About Vital
Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.
Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.
We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.
Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.