Supply Chain Associate
Nexans
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Job summary
Nexans, a global leader in electrification, is seeking a Supply Chain Associate in Canada (Ontario) to support order management, intercompany transactions and transportation coordination. You will work cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics and Commercial teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate data in SAP.
Ideal candidates have a college or bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–3 years of experience in supply chain, with strong Excel skills and attention to
Qualifications
- College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
- 0–3 years of relevant experience in supply chain, order management, logistics, transportation, customer service, purchasing or manufacturing.
- Experience with SAP or another ERP system is preferred.
- Basic understanding of order-to-delivery and supply chain processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Office apps.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple orders, shipments and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitor customer orders from entry through production, shipment and delivery.
- Coordinate with Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics and other teams to resolve delays.
- Provide timely order-status updates and communicate risks to commitments.
- Maintain accurate SAP data and support order visibility improvements.
- Process intercompany orders, stock transfers and SAP transactions.
- Coordinate inbound transportation and carrier shipments.
- Communicate transportation risks and support expedited shipments when needed.
- Execute routine supply chain transactions accurately in SAP and other systems.
- Maintain routine reports and KPI tracking for stakeholders.
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Job description
At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.
At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.
Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls, Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth. We have been involved in many of Canada's most ambitious projects; from dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. As a Supply Chain Associate, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, IBP & International Sourcing. This role will support the day-to-day execution of supply chain activities, with primary responsibilities for order management, intercompany transactions, and transportation coordination. This role is being created as part of the new department creation IBP & Internal Sourcing within Supply Chain Function.
The role serves as an important link between Supply Chain and the Commercial team by monitoring customer orders, identifying changes or potential delays, and providing timely and accurate updates so Commercial teams can proactively communicate with customers and improve the overall customer service experience. The Supply Chain Associate also processes intercompany transactions in SAP and coordinates transportation of materials and products between company plants and inbound from suppliers. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role requiring strong follow-through, attention to detail, communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple activities across Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Commercial, suppliers, carriers, and other internal teams.
- Monitor customer orders from entry through production, shipment, and delivery, ensuring dates and information remain accurate.
- Follow up with Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other teams to identify and resolve order delays, shortages, and other issues.
- Provide timely order-status updates to the Commercial team and elevate risks to customer commitments.
- Maintain accurate order information in SAP and support continuous improvement of order visibility and customer service.
- Process and monitor intercompany orders, stock transfers, deliveries, and related SAP transactions between plants and legal entities.
- Coordinate with supplying and receiving plants to ensure transactions and shipments are completed on time.
- Monitor open transactions, investigate routine discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate documentation and elevate significant transactional, inventory, financial, or system issues.
- Coordinate inbound supplier and interplant transportation of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
- Arrange and monitor shipments with approved carriers, ensuring pickup and delivery requirements are met.
- Follow up on delayed or missed shipments and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
- Communicate transportation risks that may impact production or customer commitments and support expedited shipments when required.
- Execute routine supply chain transactions accurately and in a timely manner in SAP and other applicable systems.
- Maintain accurate order, delivery, shipment, and transportation information and identify missing or incorrect data.
- Investigate routine transactional issues and coordinate corrections in line with established processes and controls.
- Support month-end activities by ensuring outstanding transactions are completed or appropriately identified.
- Maintain routine reports and trackers covering customer orders, intercompany transactions, shipments, and transportation exceptions.
- Highlight past-due orders, upcoming commitments, delays, and other items requiring attention.
- Provide regular status updates and basic KPI reporting to Supply Chain and Commercial stakeholders.
- Identify recurring issues and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- College diploma or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of relevant experience in supply chain, order management, logistics, transportation, customer service, purchasing, or manufacturing.
- Experience with SAP or another ERP system is preferred.
- Basic understanding of order-to-delivery and supply chain processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple orders, shipments, and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
- Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
- As a group, we believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential, that's why we're committed to providing you with a range of internal mobility opportunities for professional and personal development
- Comprehensive benefits package including flexible dental/healthcare/vision options, a competitive Company matched Defined Contribution Plan, additional voluntary retirement fund options
Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities
Type of Position: New position
Use of AI: None
Salary: [$70,000.00 per annum to $80,000.00 per annum]
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