Vice President Supply Chain

Pivotal Integrated HR Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource recovery firm is seeking a VP of Supply Chain & Logistics in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior leadership experience, particularly in food logistics. Responsibilities include leading national strategies and ensuring compliance with food safety and operational standards. A commitment to sustainability and strong communication skills are essential. This position promises a key role in addressing food insecurity and enhancing operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership in supply chain/logistics, ideally in the food sector.
• Experience overseeing food processing operations and large-scale logistics networks.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian food safety, OH&S, and transportation compliance.
• Proven ability to scale operations, manage budgets, and implement KPIs.
• Commitment to sustainability and reducing food insecurity.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead national supply chain strategy across logistics, warehousing, fleet, and food processing.
• Oversee operations, compliance, and quality assurance, ensuring food safety, transportation, and OH&S standards are met.
• Drive efficiency through KPIs, process improvements, and adoption of sustainable practices.
• Provide leadership to senior operational staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a safety-first culture.
• Develop strong partnerships with logistics providers, vendors, regulators, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Food Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Post-secondary education in supply chain, logistics, or operations

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

VP of Supply Chain & Logistics

Our client, a national leader in resource recovery and redistribution, working to reduce waste while supporting communities in need. By partnering across industries and sectors, they ensure that surplus resources are redirected where they can make the greatest impact. Guided by values of community, integrity, collaboration, and environmental responsibility, their vision is clear: eliminating waste while addressing hunger.

Responsibilities

• Lead national supply chain strategy across logistics, warehousing, fleet, and food processing.
• Oversee operations, compliance, and quality assurance, ensuring food safety, transportation, and OH&S standards are met.
• Drive efficiency through KPIs, process improvements, and adoption of sustainable practices (e.g., electric/biofuel fleet).
• Provide leadership to senior operational staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a safety-first culture.
• Develop strong partnerships with logistics providers, vendors, regulators, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership in supply chain/logistics, ideally in the food sector.
• Experience overseeing food processing operations and large-scale logistics networks.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian food safety, OH&S, and transportation compliance.
• Proven ability to scale operations, manage budgets, and implement KPIs.
• Commitment to sustainability and reducing food insecurity.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Post-secondary education in supply chain, logistics, or operations; advanced degree preferred.