Operations Manager

NES Fircroft; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Oakville, ON is seeking an Operations Planner to support the Wind Power business across the Americas. The role focuses on executing purchasing activities and managing supply requirements for internal and aftermarket customers, coordinating with Order Management, Operations, Logistics, Transportation, and Procurement teams to ensure timely delivery.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in procurement or supply chain, with SAP experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage order processing and purchasing activities for Americas-based Wind Power warehouses and service locations.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Controlling, and Logistics teams to ensure compliance with supply chain processes, guidelines, and tools.
• Analyze operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor, maintain, and report on key performance metrics, recommending improvements.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for a portfolio of suppliers, managing daily communications and issue resolution.

Skills

Data analysis

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Operations Planner

Location: Oakville, ON

Contract Length: 4 months

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Operations Planner to support the Wind Power business across the Americas region. In this role, you will be responsible for executing purchasing activities and managing supply requirements for both internal and aftermarket customers. You will collaborate closely with Customer Order Management, Operations, Logistics, Transportation, and Procurement teams to ensure the timely fulfillment and delivery of critical parts and materials.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional with procurement and ERP experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage order processing and purchasing activities for Americas-based Wind Power warehouses and service locations.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Controlling, and Logistics teams to ensure compliance with established supply chain processes, guidelines, and tools.
• Analyze operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor, maintain, and report on key performance metrics, recommending actionable improvements where needed.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for an assigned portfolio of suppliers, managing daily communications and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring vendor performance and addressing operational challenges.
• Partner with internal customers to understand requirements and ensure supply chain activities align with business needs and expectations.
• Ensure procurement activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and communications to support audit requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure transparency and alignment across relevant supply chain activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP for procurement and order management activities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Experience analyzing and manipulating data within spreadsheets to support reporting, performance tracking, and operational decision-making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, energy, or wind power environments.
• Additional language skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented supply chain professional looking to contribute to a dynamic renewable energy organization while gaining exposure to procurement, logistics, and supplier management within the Wind Power sector.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.