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Friday, May 16, 2025

Company Overview

ABI Ltd. and MECATHERM are global leaders in industrial baking solutions, combining advanced engineering with a deep understanding of our customers’ needs. With roots in Europe and an expanding footprint in North America, we are driven by innovation, quality, and commitment to customer success. We cultivate a collaborative and agile work environment where continuous improvement and strategic growth thrive.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Supply Chain Manager to establish and lead our North American supply chain strategy This critical role involves developing and executing comprehensive strategies for both service support (originating from our sister site in France) and new equipment manufacturing within North America. The successful candidate will be instrumental in building efficient, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain functions, fostering strong collaboration with our French counterparts, driving supplier excellence, integrating quality management, and achieving significant cost savings on purchased goods and services. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a vital function within a growing international organization.

Key Responsibilities and What You’ll Do

1. Service Support Strategy (France to North America)

• Lead the design and execution of a seamless supply chain strategy for service parts shipped from France to North American customers.
• Optimize transportation, customs, and distribution networks to meet or exceed SLA targets.
• Develop inventory planning strategies, including the use of forward stocking locations.
• Establish structured communication processes with the French site for forecasting, fulfillment, and issue resolution.

2. North American Equipment Manufacturing Supply Chain

• Design and manage the supply chain function for North American-based equipment manufacturing.
• Drive sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Implement effective logistics, warehousing, and material flow processes aligned with production requirements.
• Introduce inventory management practices such as JIT, Kanban, or VMI tailored to local operations.

3. Cross-Regional Collaboration

• Serve as the key liaison between North America and France for all supply chain matters.
• Promote alignment and leverage global synergies, including shared sourcing opportunities and best practices.
• Ensure consistency in supply chain processes and strategic direction across both regions.

4. Supplier Management and Development

• Define and manage KPIs for supplier cost, quality, delivery, and reliability performance.
• Roll out supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and improvement plans.
• Lead supplier development and risk mitigation strategies.
• Promote innovation and efficiency within the supplier network.

5. Quality Integration

• Partner with Engineering and Quality to embed product and process standards throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure supplier compliance with required certifications and quality documentation.
• Support supplier audits, qualifications, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce non-conformance.

6. Cost Optimization

• Lead initiatives to achieve measurable cost savings across materials, logistics, and services.
• Negotiate contracts and sourcing agreements based on total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, process improvements, and competitive bidding.

7. Leadership and Continuous Improvement

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement and supply chain team.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies across the function.
• Stay informed on trends, technologies, and tools that enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Manage the North American supply chain budget and contribute to strategic planning.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 8–10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success leading strategic supply chain initiatives in manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of global supply chain operations, international logistics, and customs processes.
• Strong background in supplier relationship management, performance monitoring, and development.
• Demonstrated track record of driving cost reductions and implementing scalable processes.
• Experience integrating quality management systems and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering.

Skills:

• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Expert negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain software proficiency.
• Deep understanding of logistics, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications: CSCP, CPIM, or CPSM.
• Fluency in French is a strong asset.
• Experience launching new supply chain functions or leading major transformation initiatives.
• Industry background in industrial equipment, food processing, or related sectors.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated hands-on experience with continuous improvement.
• Hybrid role with office and field-based responsibilities.
• Travel required within North America and internationally (including visits to France) to engage suppliers and collaborate with internal teams.

Like what you’re hearing so far, but still wondering if ABI LTD is right foryou? Weoffer:

• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Healthcare/Wellness spending account
• Corporate discount for Goodlife Gym membership
• RSP matching
• Monthly birthday celebrations and employee recognition
• Company sponsored events (CN Tower Climb etc.) and team building
• Working in a multi-cultural and global organization that cares about your contributions and ideas
• Ongoing on-the-job learning and development, career advancement opportunities
• Working with innovative technology and with an industry leader

We thank all candidates for applying, only those applicants moving forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

AtABI LTD. and MECATHERM, we are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to build and create an inclusive and accessible working environment, in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA”).

ABI LTD. and MECATHERM fullysupports the intent of the AODA and its goal of achieving accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to Customer Service, Information and Communications and Employment.

Should you require accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process please let us know.