Supply Chain Manager

The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the procurement of commodities. This is a Senior Position within the organization, with direct corporate responsibilities. The Purchasing Manager coordinates his efforts with manufacturing, warehouse and branches in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory. This individual will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers/partners.

Responsibilities will include the strategic forecasting, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process, release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, and ensuring adequate stock levels for production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate supply chain activities.
• Commodity Management support (assisting in implementing process improvements and supplier integration, etc.)
• Responsible for inventory optimization. Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels to achieve service level and inventory goals.
• Manage customer expectations and resolve issues
• Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and resolve issues with suppliers
• Develop and implement purchasing/demand planning/inventory policies including the development, implementation and review of SOP's and KPI's.
• Review and process claims against suppliers.
• Proactively anticipates, supports, and executes required import/export compliance procedures.
• Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting.
• Advise departments and business units of lead time required to obtain products or services.
• Manage team performance and identify development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in a purchasing role. At least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) and experience using an ERP system.Tecsys ERP experience is an asset.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Highly skilled in contract management, excellent negotiation skill, including international freight charges and brockerage. Strong knowledge of regulations and operation of Canadian Customs.
• Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories.
• Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical and interpretative skills.
• ERP implementation and user experience.
• Work experience in international purchasing and dealing with establish domestics as well as oversees partners.
• Define and support the business strategy for the department/team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills, a well-defined sense of diplomacy, including conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments (Products Management - R&D and Marketing) and key business partners.