Production and Logistics Planner (Strathroy)

Location: Strathroy, ON Date Posted: Apr 29, 2026 Job Description Autotube Limited, a progressive and growing auto parts manufacturer located in Strathroy. Autotube manufactures and sells parts directly to General Motors, Stellantis, Ford and Toyota. As a result of Autotube’s expected growth, we have a need for a Production and Logistics Planner. Autotube prides itself on being a larger, family-owned business that provides a flexible and accommodating working environment. Key Responsibilities - Works closely with the Pack and Assembly supervisor to schedule and prioritize jobs through work cells & outside operations to best meet customer requirements. - Communicates with customer when there is a possible container shortage, and is responsible for ensuring containers are available when needed to make shipments. - Overall responsibility for any shipping violations and coordinates any follow ups and subsequent corrective actions. - Manage, execute, and test any customer label requirements and changes. - Works collaboratively with the Pack and Assembly team to design packaging requirements and work through the customer approval process. - Main point of contact with customers to coordinate shipping plans and any deviations to planned shipping methods. - Works closely with the Materials Co-Ordinators in both of our plants to identify problems or bottlenecks that may cause either delays or missing shipments. Proactively communicating with customers to develop a shipping plan. - Back up to the Materials Co-Ordinator position to cover absences. - Review and follow up on cell demand and capacity adjustment requests from customers. Work with operations to communicate the appropriate action to the customer. - Diligently reviewing customer order changes obtained through EDI daily and following up with the customer on any significant adjustments. - Responsible for notifying internal team of these schedule changes and ensuring there is enough material in house to meet the shipments. - Takes appropriate action on any missed or short shipments including investigation into the reasoning and informing customer of mitigation and ship plan. - Responsible for outbound customs documentation requirements - Responsible for any NAFTA surveys and documentation requests - Responsible for any surveys related to CTPAT requirements - Statutory Holiday work is typically required where Canadian holidays are not aligned with our customers in the United States. - Responsible for setting up any special package shipments for office staff, including special Proto orders. - Confirm shipment schedules in customer portals by required deadlines and ensure there are no flags for late shipments. Dispute any if necessary. Successful candidates will have: - College or University degree - Exceptional knowledge and proficiency in Excel - 3-5 years of experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Manufacturing background - Proven record of continuous improvement and trouble shooting What We Offer: - Competitive salary and advantages package. Pay will vary depending on experience. - A supportive and collaborative work environment. How to Apply: Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2olezl