Director of Supply Chain – Vancouver Operations-

Vaco Recruiter Services; Surrey; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Canada is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Director to oversee operations at the Vancouver site. You will leverage your expertise in Lean Manufacturing to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and manage supply chain functions, including purchasing and logistics. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in manufacturing-based supply chain leadership and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing-based supply chain leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all supply chain functions at the Vancouver site.
• Apply Lean tools across operations.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree

APICS, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Infor, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Supply Chain Director

Location:The Lower Mainland |Full-Time|Industry:Manufacturing

We’re seeking a skilledSupply Chain Directorwith strong expertise inLean Manufacturingto drive efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all supply chain functions at the Vancouver site, including purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and internal material flow

• Apply Lean tools (Kanban, pull systems, flow optimization) across operations

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies for logistics, production, and engineering teams

• Build strong supplier relationships and manage risk

• Analyze data to improve performance and track KPIs

• Establish and monitor KPIs across purchasing, inventory, warehouse operations

• Support value stream mapping and cross-functional improvements

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in manufacturing-based supply chain leadership roles

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement

• ERP/MRP experience (Infor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Proven leadership, communication, and analytical skills

• Bachelor’s/or Master'sdegree or 10+ years of relevant experience

• APICS, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Apply now!