Strategic Materials & Supply Chain Manager

Parker Hannifin; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Winnipeg, Manitoba seeks a senior leader to drive Supply Chain Management for the plant location(s) to maximize performance and value creation. You will oversee materials planning, scheduling, inventory control, cash flow management, information flow and asset management across the site.

The role requires a four-year degree in business/engineering/materials management, plus extensive purchasing and materials management experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years purchasing/materials management in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with modern SCM systems including cash flow, asset management, JIT, MRPII.
• Four-year degree in business/engineering/materials management; related certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical and technical skills to identify automation opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with internal/external contacts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and materials management, including sourcing, negotiation, and compliance.
• Oversee Production Planning’s MRP activities and data integrity across the system.
• Monitor shipping/receiving performance and resolve discrepancies.
• Utilize tracking systems (phconnect, PFEP, S&OP) for material flow and performance.
• Ensure materials policies align with corporate inventory objectives.
• Define automated systems to plan and track material flow from supplier to delivery.
• Collaborate with divisional materials teams to align purchasing and supplier management.
• Drive supplier initiatives: common part numbers, supplier-managed inventory, and cost reductions.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials management

Leadership

APICS/CPM

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree in business/engineering/materials management

Certification in materials management and quality

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Winnipeg, Manitoba seeks a senior leader to drive Supply Chain Management for the plant location(s) to maximize performance and value creation. You will oversee materials planning, scheduling, inventory control, cash flow management, information flow and asset management across the site.

The role requires a four-year degree in business/engineering/materials management, plus extensive purchasing and materials management experience.