supply chain manager

Tundra Talent Community; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain industry is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain to enhance customer satisfaction through effective inventory management and procurement strategies. The successful candidate will oversee production planning, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role demands strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on achieving departmental goals and optimizing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Materials Management.
• Experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Lean and Continuous Improvement project experience (Green Belt or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Master Production Schedule to meet demand plans.
• Lead the procurement team and manage supplier relationships.
• Control inventory levels and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Motivational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline

Tools

ERP systems (MRP II)

Job description

The Manager, Supply Chain will be responsible for improving internal and external customer satisfaction by maintaining control and accuracy over inventories, including all functions related to procurement, MRP, production planning, costing, warehousing, receiving, and shipping. The role ensures that customer orders are fulfilled on time and that the production schedule exceeds company goals for OTD/TAT, PPV, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

1. Manage the MPS (Master Production Schedule) to meet the demand plan and develop detailed production schedules for each workshop.
2. Oversee the execution of the Material Requirement Plan (MRP).
3. Lead the procurement team to achieve MRP objectives, including managing supplier relationships, developing long-term agreements, and overseeing supplier performance and contracts.
4. Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring policy compliance, and negotiate prices.
5. Lead cost management initiatives, including cost improvement plans, understanding manufacturing cost drivers, and participating in budgeting and CAPEX reviews.
6. Control inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock to meet needs, maintaining accurate records, and optimizing inventory levels.
7. Develop and maintain processes for receipt, storage, and shipment of materials.
8. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in purchasing, planning, and inventory management.
9. Manage the Supply Chain team to meet departmental and organizational goals, document and mitigate risks, and foster continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Materials Management, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Experience with ERP systems (MRP II) in manufacturing.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Lean and Continuous Improvement project experience (Green Belt or equivalent).
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to operate effectively in a global, fast-paced business environment, understanding cultural differences and global logistics.
• Strong change management, project management, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in business planning, supply chain optimization, and end-to-end value chain design.
• Understanding of material flow, information, and financial flows, with the ability to design performance metrics.