Supply Chain Supervisor

IPG; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development opportunities

Commitment to sustainability

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider located in Toronto is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to ensure effective planning for supply, production, and inventory. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in supply planning and leadership, with a strong background in ERP systems and exceptional communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of CA$75,000.00 - CA$80,000.00 and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply, production, and/or capacity planning in industry.
• 3+ years of leadership experience with coaching and mentoring.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Research, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply, distribution, production, and inventory plans align with demand.
• Execute supply planning and communicate risks in the S&OP process.
• Manage internal/external manufacturing capacity and drive solutions for planning issues.

Skills

5+ years in supply, production, and/or capacity planning

Leadership experience

Exceptional computer skills with ERP and Business Intelligence systems

Excellent communication skills

Strong supply chain performance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence systems

Job description

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Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Position Description

Title: Supply Chain Supervisor

Department: Operations

Immediate Supervisor: Manufacturing Manager

Status: Full time

Position Purpose: Ensuring that the supply, distribution, production, capacity, and inventory plans are established in conjunction with demand plan and manufacturing process to meet business needs. The role will ensure that product is available at the right time and right location ready to ship to satisfy customer demand. The role involves establishing an inventory strategy to deliver customer service goals and ensuring that capacity plans are developed to support the demand plan. The role is one of the key links between the manufacturing facilities, demand planning and the business teams including Marketing, Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Service. This position will report to the Plant Manager, this role will be in Toronto Plant Location, and reporting to this role is scheduling, shipping, warehouse and cycle counting.

Principle Accountabilities

• Executing an effective, timely supply planning process that includes supply model design, distribution and production planning & scheduling, capacity planning, inventory planning to cover a rolling horizon. Accountable for performance to plan, plan stability, customer service and inventory levels.
• Executing effective, timely phase‑in and phase‑out plans for new products, product changes, to support innovation and product change management process by interacting with Demand planning, Marketing and Sales.
• Settling and supporting strategic direction for inventory management in line with business growth strategies.
• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on the delivery of the supply and inventory plans following release for execution on a weekly basis.
• Working jointly with supply chain teams and internal/external manufacturing sites to identify options when supply is strained or constrained.
• Managing internal and external manufacturing capacity & communicating risks and opportunities within the S&OP process.
• Driving culture of analysis and execution taking ownership of identified issues in supply planning to drive quantifiable solutions and positive business results.
• Maintains an effective inventory management location structure.
• Executes a cycle management process – Measured by completion; process controls; measured by inventory write‑offs. Leads and coordinates an effective annual inventory process.
• Manages a Safe and effective shipping operation.
• Coach and mentor the Logistics Coordinator on effective tasks management of all Logistical operations for Toronto. Backup for Logistics Coordinator on Vacation/Emergency (Booking Trucks US & Local), Booking appointments, Ship release and ability to help in receiving/adjustments.
• Related duties as assigned by Direct Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in supply, production, and/or capacity planning in industry (required)
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, able to coach and mentor.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Research, Math/Statistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management is preferred.
• You have managed and facilitated supply planning, S&OP or Supply Review Meetings.
• Exceptional computer skills; ERP, Business Intelligence systems or equivalent and Word, Excel, Power point.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate across multiple departments and through multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated influencing, negotiating and conflict management skills.
• You have strong working knowledge of effective supply chain performance including supply planning, customer service, supplier, and asset management.
• You have strong passion for creating process and systems improvement.
• The ability to read, write and understand English.

Intertape Polymer has a competitive compensation and benefit package and is committed to providing a safe work environment. Intertape Polymer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all candidates for applying, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross‑department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability‑driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco‑friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today!

Information about the role

Location: Toronto
Salary: CA$75,000.00 - CA$80,000.00 (posted 2 weeks ago)

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