Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager oversees the day-to-day activities the Procurement departments, at all Aspen facilities. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of centralized purchasing supplier performance, and inventory management procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment.
• Manage ERP architecture, update budget pricing, and update supplier allocations.
• Constructing and maintaining tender packages for all regions for new and existing suppliers in Canada and the USA.
• Continually update and maintain standard budgetary contracts including scopes of work, specifications, pricing, terms and conditions.
• Forecasting requirements for materials and labour and costs for all projects that are underway, projected, and anticipated.
• Direct material sourcing to ensure materials on time, add value, reduce cost, and are consistent to stakeholder requirements.
• Manage inventory levels and logistics for directly sourced materials.
• Knowledge of current and upcoming legislation and a strong working knowledge of contract law.
• Manages very large or highly complex procurement projects.
• Monitors sales and approves major Purchase Orders.
• Market analysis or competitive commodity price reviews.
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control the purchasing department budget.
• Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
• Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
• Review and process claims against suppliers.
• Management of international supply chain

Secondary Responsibilities

• Ensure all company policies are communicated and enforced.
• Build and foster excellent communications with fellow employees – specifically the Manufacturing Team, the Engineering Team, the Sales Team, and the Procurement Department.
• Facilitate problem solving and process improvement work internally.
• Identify opportunities for cutting out waste in the process.
• Continually evaluate process’.
• Plan and manage the establishment of a departmental budget.
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.

Attributes and Skills

• Excellent knowledge of lean manufacturing and project management.
• Strong experience with MRP system(s)
• Excellent working knowledge of MS office systems (Excel, Outlook, Word, Project, etc.).
• Solid organizational capabilities and ability to complete tasks.
• Able to work autonomously and uses good decision-making practices.
• Problem solving ability in a customer focused environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read blueprints/drawings.
• Able to maintain a professional and calm demeanor in challenging situations.
• Able to identify procedure and process improvements and advise the appropriate stakeholders.

Experience and Education

• You have a post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• You bring 5+ years of experience leading a procurement function in an organization of similar or greater size and complexity.
• Experience with international imports/ exports and dealing with customs brokers.
• Knowledge of HTS Classification and Product Database.
• Previous experience with cross border pricing.
• You have a minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain management, contract management, or related role.
• Completion of a professional designation or program through Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or other recognized institutions would be desirable.

Working Conditions

• 25% travel to US locations – Valid Passport and Entry to US, Nexus
• Daily exposure to industrial shop hazards which require additional protection from noise, fall hazards and air quality.
• Regular fast pace or work with tight deadlines.
• A medium to high stress environment due to timelines.

Shift Availability

Monday to Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, onsite in Leduc, AB

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits
• AD&D, Life and STD Disability Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Company supplied PPE equipment.
• Great work life balance
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Year-round full-time employment
• Weekend and Over time work available.
• Stable career
• Family environment and company culture