Strategic Materials & Inventory Manager (Hybrid)

Blackline Safety; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Hybrid work model

Education funding

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Blackline Safety, based in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Materials and Operations leader to build scalable supply chains and optimize ERP-driven processes.

You will manage inventory, MRP in NetSuite, KPI tracking, and cross‑functional collaboration with global centers. The role offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and a clear path to impact and growth. Strong communication and change management skills are essential to align stakeholders and deliver on ambitious 3x growth goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' operations experience, ideally leadership.
• Post-secondary certification in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• APICS, SCMP, or PMAC certification (or in process) is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP including setup, configuration, data migration, reporting, and workflow customization.

Responsibilities

• Direct inventory control, procurement, receiving, and material handling.
• Plan production scheduling based on demand forecasts.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet delivery timelines.
• Implement MRP functionality within NetSuite ERP.
• Consolidate multiple inventory systems (NetSuite, ASM Material Manager, Line Manager).
• Collaborate with global distribution centers to set min/max levels and meet lead times.
• Configure location-based put-away functionality in ERP system.
• Integrate future material management systems with ERP and SMT software.
• Define and communicate KPI metrics for Materials team performance.
• Provide real-time build availability status and new product implementation timelines.
• Review, design, and implement SMT kitting process improvements, including capital equipment investments.
• Optimize SMT component consignment programs to ensure stock availability.
• Partner with procurement to right-size inbound shipments for quantity and packaging efficiency.

Skills

Operations leadership

NetSuite ERP

MS Office

Communications

Time management

Data management

Process optimization

Project prioritization

Education

Post-secondary certification in Supply Chain Management

APICS/SCMP/PMAC certification (asset)

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Blackline Safety, based in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Materials and Operations leader to build scalable supply chains and optimize ERP-driven processes.

You will manage inventory, MRP in NetSuite, KPI tracking, and cross‑functional collaboration with global centers. The role offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, and a clear path to impact and growth. Strong communication and change management skills are essential to align stakeholders and deliver on ambitious 3x growth goals.