Supply Chain Lead, Operations

Société de protection des forêts contre les insectes et maladies - SOPFIM; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace company in Oakville is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to enhance operations in their Commercial Landing Gear division. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving supply chain excellence, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational success and strategic alignment within the business.

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant experience or 5 with an advanced degree.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is critical.
• Leadership and logistics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SC operations for Commercial Landing Gear value stream.
• Create Supply Chain health reports and coordinate with Procurement.
• Facilitate problem resolution with stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in Supply Chain

Operations Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

ERP software

MRP software

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-10

Country:

Canada

Location:

LOC13049 1400 South Service Road West,Oakville,Ontario,L6L 5Y7,Canada

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Summary

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire a Supply Chain Lead, Operations for the Commercial Landing Gear business. You will be working as an individual contributor to improve how Landing Systems Supply Chain supports and meets the needs of the value stream, while aligning with the Supply Chain (SC) teams and the needs of the wider business. In this role, you will combine analysis and reporting along with hands-on application within each of the departments in Supply Chain to ensure excellence in the overall performance of operations. You will also collaborate with the shipping, inventory, planning, quality, and operations teams whenever needed.

The position is working in an on-site capacity at our Oakville facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be the Operational SC member of the value stream for Commercial Landing Gear, including supporting new product introduction.

• Lead and mentor other SC professionals.

• Represent SC at daily Tier reviews, IPT, Customer, and other appropriate meetings involving supply and demand.

• Create and provide cadenced Supply Chain health reports to internal customers.

• Coordinate with Procurement to manage Supply issues providing clear, accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders.

• Support the business in the development and implementation of supplier strategies and projects to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• Lead and be involved in Continuous Improvement (CORE) activities involving supply and demand.

• Manage moderately sized improvement projects and initiatives.

• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and to resolve complex supplier issues and drive systemic lessons learned.

• Work in a matrix organization and use effective influencing skills to ensure materials are delivered to plan.

• Present at an executive level regularly both issue status and improvement activities.

• Use leading KPI metrics to identify and then drive improvement activities.

• Be accountable for facilitating the resolution of problems with internal and external stakeholders.

• Communicate and present data to leadership.

• Be flexible and willing to travel approximately 10% and to work flexible hours to support business requirements.

• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

• Experience in Supply Chain and/or Operations,

• Experience with Enterprise Planning Resource (ERP) and/or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software.

• Experience with Microsoft office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with logistics, inventory management, and/or procurement

• Experience leading the team, directly or indirectly.

• Experience working in a SIOP Organization.

• Experience with SAP.

• Continuous Improvement (CORE) problem solving background.

• Professional Certification in Supply Chain Management.

• Working knowledge of data analysis with the ability to develop actionable insights from the data.

• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced role with strict deadlines.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The high-quality products we design, test and produce in our Mechanical Systems help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely – every day! From landing systems and actuation to propellers, flight controls and hoist and winch – the products we manufacture work together behind the scenes to enhance the overall flight experience. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service.

Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Advanced Structures:

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service.

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