| Position | Materials Planner |
| Posted | 05 Mar 2026 |
| Expired | 04 Apr 2026 |
| Company | Actalent |
| Location | Esquimalt | CA |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Job Description
Job Description
The Material Planner is responsible for reviewing engineering drawings and work instructions (PMRs) to identify material needs, plan replacements, and ensure alignment with project timelines. This role works closely with engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams to coordinate material flow and resolve issues.
The key responsibilities for this role will be:
• Review surveyed systems and drawings to identify material issues and plan replacements.
• Interpret PMRs and drawing specifications to determine material requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering for direction and clarification.
• Engage with supply chain to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Manage and release purchase requisitions to procurement.
• Act as an expeditor—tracking orders, providing updates, and ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Serve as the central point of contact between procurement, engineering, warehouse, and project teams.
• Support three production cells while also addressing day-to-day material planning tasks and future project needs
Essential Skills
• 2 – 4 years’ experience in a supply chain environment preferably in material planning
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent Excel skills (Use this daily for advanced functions)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or sketches.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or materials coordination is preferred.
• Ability to obtain both Controlled Goods and Reliability
• Must be available to work on site
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Familiarity with engineering workflows or project coordination.
• Experience in aerospace, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Self-taught or cross-trained individuals with a strong aptitude for technical systems.
• Experience managing complex government/DND programs
• Engineering or technical background is not required, but familiarity with industrial or construction environments is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, especially when working with external stakeholders and across networks.
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Willingness to speak up and take initiative
• Confidence in decision-making
• Ability to adapt to change and manage shifting priorities
Disqualifiers
• Candidates with inefficient software skills (ERP, Excel, Sharepoint)
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Esquimalt, BC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $32.00 - $45.00/hr.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Esquimalt,BC.
À propos d'Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.
Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
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About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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