Supply Chain Analyst

SmartD Technologies, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing innovation firm in electrical control seeks a Supply Chain Analyst in Montreal. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years managing offshore Tier 1 electronics manufacturers and is proficient in French. Responsibilities include supplier management, forecasting, and optimizing material flows. The role offers benefits like health insurance and paid time off, with primarily onsite work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

4 weeks paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 3 years managing offshore Tier 1 contract electronics manufacturers.
• Professional proficiency in French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Ensure a smooth, optimized flow of materials to meet demand.
• Negotiate costs and terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify suppliers.
• Drive cost improvements through negotiations and supplier changes.
• Develop quarterly supplier performance scorecards.
• Review purchase price variance (PPV) requests.
• Support NPI and prototypes as needed.

Skills

Managing relationships with overseas contract electronics manufacturers

Forecasting and optimizing inbound material flows

Driving year-on-year supplier productivity improvements

Supporting new product introductions and prototypes

Assessing and reporting on overall supplier performance

Balancing inventory risk with cash flow considerations

Job description

What is this role about? - Supply Chain Analyst

We are a startup company created in 2018, seeking to disrupt the century-old industry of electrical motor control. Based in downtown Montreal (H3J 1S9), our team is growing, and we are looking for talented individuals who share our vision of building innovative products that save energy and are used by millions. Learn more on our website: https://smartd.co

Having secured Series A financing and strategic partners, we are focused on executing our plans and delivering value to our customers through our products.

If you’re passionate about supply chain,

expert in working with Tier 1 contract electronics manufacturers,

and want to work with a dedicated, effective team,

then we want to hear from you. (Read on for details about the Supply Chain Analyst role.)

We’re looking for someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about:

• Managing relationships with overseas contract electronics manufacturers
• Forecasting and optimizing inbound material flows
• Driving year-on-year supplier productivity improvements
• Supporting new product introductions and prototypes
• Assessing and reporting on overall supplier performance
• Balancing inventory risk with cash flow considerations

And your responsibilities will include:

• Managing relationships with key suppliers
• Ensuring a smooth, optimized flow of materials to meet demand (forecasted and actual)
• Negotiating costs and terms with suppliers
• Collaborating with engineering teams to qualify suppliers
• Driving cost improvements through negotiations and supplier changes
• Developing quarterly supplier performance scorecards
• Reviewing purchase price variance (PPV) requests
• Supporting NPI and prototypes as needed

Experience requirements:

At least 3 years managing offshore Tier 1 contract electronics manufacturers

Language requirement:

• French: professional proficiency (preferred)

The hiring process involves three interviews:

1. First interview with HR – 20 minutes via Google Meet, general discussion and interest confirmation
2. Second interview with the department head – 30 minutes via Google Meet, technical discussion
3. Third interview with colleagues and supervisor – 1 hour onsite, in-depth technical discussion and office tour

What you can expect as part of our team:

• Your voice will be heard, and you will see the impact of your work
• Efficient meetings and clear communication
• Hard work combined with fun
• Benefits include disability, health, and life insurance
• Monday to Friday schedule
• 4 weeks paid time off

Work location:

• Primarily onsite at our Montreal office
• Accessible via bus lines 35, 36, 71, and near Lucien l’Allier metro station (Orange line), with additional bus options to Lionel-Groulx station