Supply Chain Manager

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA); Cambridge; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Canada is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize site operations. This role involves purchasing, inventory control, and production planning, ensuring on-time delivery of materials and products. Ideal candidates will have a degree in business or supply chain, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Defined Contribution Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in progressive supply chain roles in a regulated environment.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and inventory control strategies.
• Collaborative leader, able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize site supply chain operations.
• Manage site purchasers and site planner.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing site supply chain operations. The role focuses on three main areas: purchasing, inventory control, and production planning. Key deliverables include ensuring the on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and the timely delivery of finished products to customers, while optimizing the production plan and inventory levels. The role works closely with the Plant Manager to maximize plant output and engages with internal stakeholders including Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, R&D, Quality Control (QC), and Quality Assurance (QA). Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and applicable regulations is essential for success in this role.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be amended over time as the role develops and priorities evolve.

Role Specific Requirements

General

• Manage site purchasers and the site planner, providing mentorship and support to achieve annual goals.
• Develop and challenge team members to be high performers by providing development and training as needed.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on supply chain performance.
• Ensure clear communication and effective coordination across departments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Identify risks within the supply chain and implement mitigation strategies.

Purchasing

• Review and approve all direct purchases for raw materials, packaging, and critical components.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key suppliers through regular communication.
• Ensure all purchasing policies support on-time, in-full deliveries for planned production, aligning material receipts with the production schedule.
• Optimize purchasing parameters in QAD (ERP system), ensuring efficient order quantities, alignment with supplier lead times, and QC inspection timelines, while maintaining safety stock of key items.
• Define purchasing policies and maintain MRP data to ensure accuracy and reliability of information.
• Provide annual purchasing forecasts to suppliers to ensure they can meet anticipated demand.
• Develop and implement actions to improve key performance metrics, such as OTIF% (On Time in Full), PPV (Purchase Price Variance), and Inventory turnover.

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Manage the production planning for three production lines, aligning the long-term (rolling 18-month) and detailed three-month production plans according to the monthly S&OP process.
• Coordinate with the Commercial team and site management to ensure the 18-month rolling production schedule meets specified demand.
• Minimize production schedule changes due to material availability.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure raw materials and packaging are tested and released on time to support the production schedule and finished product releases.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory levels in line with company targets to ensure material availability for production.
• Ensure inventory is maintained in the correct status (OK, REJECT, REEVAL, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Identify and coordinate actions to reduce slow-moving inventory.
• Develop and track inventory metrics, implementing actions to drive continuous improvement.

Competencies required for the role

• BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS – developing social connections to support reputation, influencing, and sustained business relationships.
• LEADERSHIP – ability to influence or inspire colleagues and foster a high-performance culture.
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – clear, data-driven, and respectful communication in verbal and written form.
• EXECUTION/ACCOUNTABILITY – willingness to accept responsibility and be accountable for performance.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – ability to satisfy external or internal customers and deliver on promises.

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in progressive supply chain roles in a regulated environment.
• Post secondary degree or diploma in business administration, supply chain, operations, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a managerial role.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and inventory control strategies.
• Advanced MRP analytic skills and strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Strong understanding of contract language, laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative leader, able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP and regulations (FDA, EU, Health Canada).
• Knowledge of APIs, excipients, and packaging in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Project management experience.
• CSCP or CPIM (APICS-ASCM).
• CSCMP (Supply Chain Association of Ontario).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Competitive vacation policy effective upon hire.
• 5 paid personal care days.
• Medical, dental, vision, STD & LTD benefits.
• Defined Contribution Pension plan with employer matching 5%.
• Employee Assistance Program.

At Bimeda we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products. Bimeda has over half a century of experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize animal health and productivity.

Bimeda operates eight R&D centers across four continents and ten manufacturing facilities across seven countries, producing a broad range of products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional products, tablets, and more.

Globally, Bimeda focuses on developing, manufacturing and commercializing quality Bimeda-branded products while also partnering for contract manufacturing and R&D services in the animal health industry.

More info at www.bimedacareers.com