Supply Chain Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Deep River; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Deep River, Ontario is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator. The ideal candidate will manage inventory, support procurement activities, and improve supply chain efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in Supply Chain or related field and 0–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) match.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) 4% Match

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of procurement, supply chain, or operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to formal procurement processes and supplier management programs.
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory data and perform regular inventory counts.
• Support the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing to purchase order execution.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, and logistics teams.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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About the Role

Colanar, an Addtronics company, is seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven Supply Chain Coordinator to join our growing operations team. This role is ideal for a professional with 0–5 years of procurement, supply chain, or operations experience who has been exposed to best-in-class purchasing practices, ideally within a large manufacturing environment, and is ready to apply that knowledge in a dynamic, fast-growing company.

Colanar specializes in high-precision equipment for pharmaceutical and life sciences applications. In this role, you will manage key aspects of the supply chain including purchasing support, vendor communication, inventory tracking, and shipping/receiving. You’ll be hands-on with maintaining accurate counts, preparing stock for jobs, and supporting procurement activities, while contributing directly to projects that enable innovation and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date material and product data within inventory systems.
• Perform regular inventory counts, update spreadsheets, and resolve discrepancies through root cause analysis.
• Support the full procurement life cycle
• Pick and prepare stock for jobs and operational needs (e.g., printing drawings, labeling bags, staging parts).
• Provide purchasing support by calling vendors, obtaining pricing, and tracking spend.
• Oversee shipping and receiving activities, including scheduling, tracking, verifying deliveries/shipments, and following up with vendors when parts are delayed.
• Track incoming and outgoing stock, including partial receipt of POs and backordered parts.
• Review incoming parts against drawings/packing slips and confirm revisions.
• Support the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing to purchase order execution.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support long-term supply chain stability and performance.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, finance, and logistics teams to support supply chain efficiency.
• Implement cost management strategies that improve company margins without sacrificing quality or delivery timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cost, shorten lead times, and improve quality.
• Execute cycle counts/inventory audits to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Leverage prior exposure to robust procurement systems and supplier management best practices to enhance operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of procurement, supply chain, or operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to formal procurement processes, supplier management programs, and ERP/MRP systems within a large manufacturer.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• Strong negotiation, vendor relationship management, and communication skills.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, growing business environment.
• Interest in advancing into senior procurement or operations leadership roles over time.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability • Time management and ability to prioritize multiple projects

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) 4% Match