Strategic Supply Chain Lead: Cost & Optimization (Remote)

Scepter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scepter is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to drive inventory optimization and cost control across our manufacturing operations in Canada. You will lead projects to keep initiatives on time and within budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes process improvements, KPI tracking, supplier relationships, and end-to-end supply planning. Domestic and international travel up to 30% may be required, with a hybrid work setup from our Toronto hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply planning in manufacturing.
• Strategy and project management experience.
• Advanced quantitative ability (Excel modeling) and financial acumen.
• Strong leadership and communication at all levels.
• Thorough working knowledge of supply chain principles and processing.

Responsibilities

• Drive process and system improvements to reduce costs and inefficiencies.
• Identify and report on KPIs for data-driven decision making.
• Create and manage inventory strategies balancing supply on hand with scheduling.
• Enhance supplier relationships and support continuous improvement plans.
• Evaluate processes and implement quality-focused supply chain improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field

8+ years of progressive experience in supply planning (manufacturing)

Tools

Excel modeling

Job description

Scepter is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to drive inventory optimization and cost control across our manufacturing operations in Canada. You will lead projects to keep initiatives on time and within budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes process improvements, KPI tracking, supplier relationships, and end-to-end supply planning. Domestic and international travel up to 30% may be required, with a hybrid work setup from our Toronto hub.