Supply Chain Manager

Tri-S Recruiters, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead production planning, purchasing, and logistics. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in supply chain management and proven leadership skills. The role requires onsite work and emphasizes strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary range between $92,000 – $126,000, alongside various incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous vacation

RRSP contributions

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years procurement/supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong communicator, detail-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning, scheduling, purchasing, and logistics.
• Establish and track KPIs related to supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with shipping and customs regulations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Leadership skills

Strong ERP/MRP knowledge

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or diploma in business or supply chain

Tools

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Greater Toronto Area - Onsite

Reporting to the Director of North American Purchasing & Planning, this role leads production planning, scheduling, purchasing, and logistics while driving alignment across global supply chain functions.

What you’ll do :

• Lead and coach purchasing, planning, and logistics teams; build skills, develop talent, and improve performance
• Improve material availability, optimize scheduling, reduce shortages, and remove bottlenecks
• Establish and track KPIs (cost, PPV, inventory turns, lead time, service levels, supplier performance)
• Forecast material requirements and develop accurate production plans based on sales demand, orders, and inventory
• Develop and implement purchasing policies, supplier scorecards, and supplier development programs
• Partner with category management to drive cost savings and process improvements
• Report performance metrics to senior leadership (capacity, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, etc.)
• Manage supplier contracts, supply agreements, and third-party logistics relationships
• Ensure compliance with shipping, customs, and import / export regulations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and planning
• Act as first point of escalation for the purchasing / planning team

Requirements :

• 10+ years procurement / supply chain experience in manufacturing
• 5+ years in a Leadership role
• Well-rounded experience in Supply Chain including Purchasing, Planning, and Logistics
• Degree or diploma in business, supply chain, or related field
• Must be willing to work onsite, this is not hybrid or remote.
• Strong ERP / MRP knowledge + advanced Excel skills
• Skilled in sourcing niche suppliers and managing complex supply bases
• Strong communicator, detail-oriented, analytical, resourceful, and proactive
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and building supplier relationships
• Legally authorized to work in Canada (no sponsorship)

Preferred :

• Project Management training
• APICS / SCMP / similar designation
• Lean manufacturing knowledge

Compensation & Benefits :

• Salary range : $92,000 – $126,000 (based on experience) up to an additional 10-30k with incentives listed below.
• Eligible for quarterly incentive program
• Generous vacation, RRSP contributions, comprehensive benefits
• Education assistance, wellness programs, training & development
• Modern climate-controlled facility and regular employee events