Director, NPK Inventory & Warehouse Optimization

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien in Saskatoon is seeking a Director, NPK Inventory & Warehouse Optimization to lead inventory health, warehouse performance, and data governance across upstream procurement.

You will partner with Procurement, Operations, Finance and Technology to standardize processes, strengthen controls, and drive data-driven decisions for sustainable value.

This role emphasizes leadership, transformation of warehouse operations, and working capital improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or Logistics.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or operations.
• Track record of leading warehouse and inventory transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic influencing skills.
• Experience driving inventory optimization, working capital improvements, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead upstream materials management strategy and governance framework.
• Establish standards for inventory management, warehousing logistics, and materials governance.
• Drive improvements in inventory productivity, accuracy, and working capital performance.
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory while supporting safe operations.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities, manage risks, and support strategic initiatives.
• Build organizational capability through training, standardization, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic influencing

Inventory optimization

Working capital improvement

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Business / Engineering / Operations / Logistics

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day.

We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Procurement – NPK, the Director, NPK Inventory & Warehouse Optimization will lead inventory, warehouse, and material master governance initiatives across our upstream procurement organization. This role is responsible for defining strategy, governing key performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement to optimize inventory health, warehouse performance, data quality, and working capital.

As a key leader, you will partner across Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Technology to standardize processes, strengthen controls, and deliver sustainable business value through data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Nutrien's Upstream materials management strategy and governance framework.
• Establish standards and best practices for inventory management, warehousing logistics, and materials management compliance.
• Drive improvements in inventory productivity, inventory accuracy, and working capital performance.
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory while supporting safe and reliable operations.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to support business decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities, manage risks, and support strategic initiatives.
• Build organizational capability through training, standardization, and knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or operations.
• Demonstrated success leading Warehouse and Inventory transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic influencing skills.
• Experience driving inventory optimization, working capital improvements, and operational excellence.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate operational performance into business outcomes.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.