Supply Chain Manager

David Aplin Recruiting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead global procurement, sourcing, inventory, and logistics for a growing company. Based in Calgary, this full-time role drives strategy, cost optimization, and supplier relationships to ensure material availability for manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in supply chain with leadership experience, a degree in a related field, and strong analytical skills. Travel to Asia is anticipated as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership/management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business Admin, Eng, or related field.
• SCMP strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in Asian sourcing, especially China.
• End-to-end procurement and inventory controls.
• Global logistics experience including imports/exports.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including Asia.
• Ability to present complex data to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, inventory, sourcing, and global logistics strategy.
• Mentor Purchasing and Inventory teams; set KPIs and SOPs.
• Develop supplier relationships across Asia, especially China.
• Source raw materials and subcontract manufacturing services.
• Lead complex contract negotiations including MSAs and CAPEX.
• Develop diversification and contingency supply strategies.
• Balance Just-in-Time with safety stock and working capital.
• Oversee international logistics, customs, tariffs, and landed costs.
• Provide executive leadership with actionable insights.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Vendor management

Global logistics

Strategic procurement

Asia sourcing

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/related field

SCMP certification preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead global procurement, sourcing, inventory, and logistics operations for a growing company. This role will drive supply chain strategy, optimize costs and working capital, strengthen global supplier relationships, and ensure reliable material availability for manufacturing.

This is a full-time role, based in the office in Calgary, AB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy and execution of procurement, inventory, sourcing, and global logistics.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Purchasing and Inventory teams; establish KPIs, policies, and SOPs.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, particularly across China and Asia.
• Source raw materials, specialized components, and subcontract manufacturing services.
• Lead complex contract negotiations, including MSAs and CAPEX agreements.
• Develop supplier diversification and contingency strategies to ensure material availability.
• Develop inventory strategies that balance Just-in-Time requirements, safety stock, and working capital.
• Manage international logistics, including imports/exports, customs, tariffs, brokerage, and LTL/FTL transportation.
• Optimize total landed costs while maintaining quality, service, and production requirements.
• Provide executive leadership with actionable supply chain, operational, and financial insights.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 3+ years in a leadership/management role within industrial, manufacturing, energy, or related sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; SCMP strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in Asian sourcing, particularly procurement, subcontract manufacturing, and raw material/component sourcing in China.
• Strong end-to-end expertise in procurement, inventory management, and inventory controls.
• Proven experience with global logistics, imports/exports, customs, tariffs, taxes, and landed-cost optimization.
• Expert contract development, review, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex supply chain and financial information to executive leadership.
• Mandarin or Cantonese fluency is a strong asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including travel to Asia.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.