Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Ready Systems Industries Inc.; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked bonuses

Company-sponsored pension

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Retirement matching benefits

Paid travel and expenses

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Ready Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator in Canada to source, purchase, and coordinate the delivery of components and materials for robotic and automation systems. The role combines strategic procurement with hands-on logistics, shipping, and receiving to align with production schedules.

You will manage POs in ERP/MRP (Total ETO), negotiate with suppliers, and support NPI sourcing while coordinating inbound/outbound freight and inventory planning.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing
• Hands-on shipping, receiving, or logistics coordination and paperwork
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (ETO, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in robotics, automation, electronics, or precision manufacturing
• Knowledge of mechanical/electrical components and BOMs (Bills of Materials)

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, components, hardware, and indirect supplies to support production schedules
• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) through ERP/MRP systems (Total ETO)
• Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and terms
• Identify and qualify new vendors; maintain an approved supplier list
• Support engineering and operations with new product introduction (NPI) sourcing
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight; manage customs documentation
• Liaise with freight brokers and carriers to optimize cost and delivery timelines
• Oversee receiving process and reconcile shipments with POs
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess
• Expedite critical deliveries to keep production on track

Skills

Purchasing/Procurement

Logistics coordination

ERP/MRP proficiency

Negotiation

Robotics/Automation knowledge

BOM knowledge

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

ETO

Job description

As the Supply Chain Coordinator, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating the delivery of components, materials, and supplies required for the manufacture of robotic and automation systems. This role blends strategic procurement with hands‑on involvement in logistics, shipping, and receiving operations.

• Source and purchase raw materials, mechanical/electrical components, hardware, and indirect supplies in support of production schedules
• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) through ERP/MRP systems (Total ETO)
• Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and terms
• Identify and qualify new vendors; maintain an approved supplier list
• Support engineering and operations with new product introduction (NPI) sourcing

2. Logistics, Shipping & Receiving

• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight (couriers, LTL, full truckload, international)
• Manage customs documentation and import/export compliance (CBSA, HS codes, USMCA/CUSMA)
• Liaise with freight brokers and carriers to optimize cost and delivery timelines
• Oversee receiving process — verify incoming shipments against POs, resolve discrepancies

3. Inventory & Planning Support

• Work with production planning, PM’s to align procurement with build schedules
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess
• Expedite critical or late deliveries to keep production on track
• Assist with cycle counts and annual physical inventory
• Maintain accurate records of inventory receipts and delivery confirmations

Qualifications & Experience

• 4+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience in shipping, receiving, or logistics coordination and paperwork
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., ETO, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar)
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles and procurement best practices
• Familiarity with import/export regulations and Canadian customs procedures
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in robotics, automation, electronics, or precision manufacturing
• Knowledge of mechanical/electrical components and BOMs (Bills of Materials)

Physical & Safety Tasks

All applicants must be able to perform the following tasks as part of their player‑coach operational responsibilities:

• Walk up to 5 km per day during manufacturing floor oversight and plant walkthroughs.
• Stand and work at heights or navigate tight operational environments during commissioning phases.
• React quickly to visual and auditory factory alerts.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety footwear, safety eyewear, vests, and high‑visibility gear during site visits.
• CAD $68,000 – $85,000
• Performance‑linked bonuses aligned with the corporate strategy roadmap.
• Company‑sponsored pension
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement matching benefits.
• Paid travel and expenses.
• Opportunities for leadership development in a growing,innovation‑focused company

About Ready Systems

Ready Systems is a powerhouse in specialized industrial automation, assembly solutions, and advanced material handling. Operating since 2007, we design and integrate complex conveyor systems, robotics, and PLC platforms across North America and Europe, with a dominant niche leadership in the high‑stakes automotive seating vertical.

Why Join Ready Systems?

At Ready Systems, our goal is to be an ecosystem that makes us the preferred destination for the professionals we seek to hire. We strive to be a scalable, no B‑S, organization built on repeatable, data‑driven processes.

Ready Systems welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

AI Disclosure
Ready Systemsdoes not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates.

Vacancy Disclosure
This posting is for an existing vacancy.