Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist

Norbec; Strathroy-Caradoc; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist to ensure optimal production planning and manage material flow. The role requires collaboration across departments to drive operational excellence and enhance supply chain resilience. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, a university degree related to procurement, and expertise in production planning and analysis. The position offers a full-time employment in Strathroy-Caradoc, Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position in a manufacturing organization.
• Experience in the industrial manufacturing sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short, medium, and long-term production plans.
• Optimize production sequences to improve throughput.
• Manage purchase and transfer orders for materials.
• Implement contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Monitor performance indicators and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Supply chain and production planning expertise

Strong analytical and forecasting abilities

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel

Knowledge of procurement and inventory management

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capability

Continuous improvement and sustainability mindset

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

University degree in administration, supply chain, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Supply Chain Specialist ensures optimal production planning for the SRY plant and material flow management to achieve service level, inventory, and cost targets for the group. This role will require the development of advanced planning tools and analytics to improve forecast accuracy, mitigate risks, and enhance supply chain resilience. The Specialist collaborates across production, procurement, logistics, and sales to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Base Pay Range

$80,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short, medium, and long-term production plans for Norex panels and steel embossing based on sales forecasts, priorities, constraints, and available capacity.
• Optimize production sequences to minimize changeovers and improve throughput.
• Analyze steel requirements for the entire group and submit purchasing and transfer recommendations to the rest of the team.
• Prepare reports and analyses to support decision-making (forecasts, capacity, scenarios). E.g., weekly steel report for the entire group.
• Manage purchase and transfer orders for chemicals and steel, ensuring compliance with lead times and cost objectives.
• Generate work orders for embossing at SRY.
• Implement contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks (supplier delays, demand fluctuations).
• Proactively participate in the continuous improvement of planning processes and tools (ERP, MRP).
• Manage priorities in the event of changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.
• Monitor performance indicators (OTD, inventory turnover, forecast accuracy) and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, sales and logistics teams to align priorities and resolve constraints.
• Ensure accurate inventory control through cycle counting and reconciliation processes.
• Contribute to sustainability goals by optimizing transport and reducing waste in planning processes.
• Support the purchasing team for other material category.
• Play an advisor / coach role on best inventory management practices with the operation team.

Education / Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position in a manufacturing organization.
• University degree in administration, supply chain, or another field related to procurement, combined with equivalent experience.
• Experience in the industrial manufacturing sector — an asset.

Key Skills Required

• Supply chain and production planning expertise
• Strong analytical and forecasting abilities
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel
• Knowledge of procurement and inventory management
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capability
• Continuous improvement and sustainability mindset
• Bilingual (English/French) — an asset

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Manufacturing