Supply Chain Specialist

Miovision Technologies, Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the traffic solutions sector is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist for an 18-month contract. The role focuses on the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods, and requires strong negotiation and analytical skills. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the optimization of their supply chain operations while enjoying comprehensive health benefits and additional perks.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one

Mio-Days: extended weekends and Holiday Shutdown in December

Virtual Healthcare Service providing 24/7 access to healthcare providers

Wellness offerings (Fitness, Mindfulness)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions.
• Experience with NetSuite for supply planning.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase goods, materials, and services needed for daily operations.
• Manage supplier relationships and assess their performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve supply chain issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Job description

Miovision is a global industry leading company providing agencies and organizations modern tools to improve today’s traffic problems. We offer solutions that collect multimodal traffic data and uncover actionable insights, helping organizations get more out of their road network. The result: streets capable of moving more people – safely and efficiently – whether they are in a car, on a bus, on a bike or e-scooter, or walking. Since 2005, our systems have counted or assisted more than thirty billion vehicles around the world. With global headquarters in Kitchener, Canada, as well as operations in Germany, Serbia and the United States. For more information, visitmiovision.com.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our team on an 18-month contract and play a key role in our procurement operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and sourcing the goods required for our day-to-day operations, ensuring they arrive on time, meet quality standards, and are cost-effective. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with sharp negotiation skills and a passion for building efficient, reliable supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing and Procurement:

• Source and purchase goods, materials, and services needed for daily operations in alignment with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Identify potential suppliers, evaluate quotes, and negotiate to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Track and analyze procurement spend to uncover cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing decisions.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP):

• Review and action messages in NetSuite’s MRP workbench, guided by demand plans and inventory targets.
• Place purchase orders and oversee fulfillment from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, materials, quality, and logistics teams to align material availability with manufacturing needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust procurement plans to maintain optimal stock while minimizing excess, stock outs, and carrying costs.

Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, addressing any quality or pricing discrepancies and ensuring delivery schedules align with purchase order release dates.
• Assess supplier performance using key metrics like on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness, and proactively address any performance issues.
• Identify and assess new suppliers to expand the supplier base and reduce supply chain risk.

Internal Cross-functional Support:

• Support Finance in resolving receipt and invoicing discrepancies.
• Partner with Production to resolve issues related to non-conforming materials.
• Manage vendor communication, including RMA obtainment and follow-ups related to status and resolution.
• Assist the Quality team in communicating supplier-facing quality concerns as needed.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs through process optimization or automation.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on enhancing supply chain performance and effectiveness.
• Stay up to date on best practices in MRP and supply chain management to continuously build knowledge and expertise.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions.
• Experience with NetSuite (supply planning and actioning workbench planned orders).
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of securing favourable terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and GSuite.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one
• Mio-Days: We extend all three-day weekends to four-days and provide a Holiday Shutdown in December
• Virtual Healthcare Service providing employees and their families access to healthcare providers 24/7
• Wellness offerings (Fitness, Mindfulness)