Mgr, Supply Chain

Reporting to the Director of North American Purchasing & Planning, the Purchasing & Planning Manager is responsible for execution of production planning, scheduling, purchasing, and logistics functions for G&W Canada while ensuring global alignment.

As a Supply Chain Manager you will:

Lead and manage the purchasing, production planning, and logistics teams providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support

Manages the Buyer and Planner personnel through daily management to improve material availability, optimize production scheduling and eliminate materials shortages and production bottlenecks

Establishes and maintains methods of measuring and improving supply chain performance, including supplier assessment and performance management, key supply chain performance indicators such as total cost of acquisition, cost savings, purchase price variance, inventory turns, lead time, productivity and customer service level.

Works with others in the organization to understand material demands and forecast purchase requirements to meet G&W Electric customers and business needs

Analyze sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels to create accurate and efficient production plans

Manages and coordinates the development of purchasing policies and procedures to assure economic utilization of people and material

Partners with the Category Managers to collaborate on cost savings opportunities in raw materials and process improvements, and deployment of category strategy

Generate reports on production performance, capacity utilization, and schedule adherence for senior management.

Monitoring production planning and inventory projection processes, preparing forecasts, demand and capacity planning reports

Leads continuous improvements initiatives focused on improving processes and efficiency within the purchasing and planning team

Departmental cross training

Acts as the first point of escalation from purchasing/planning team resources

Develops a high performing supply base and strategic partnerships focused on continuous improvement, delivery of innovation, and supply continuity, through effective supplier development management programs. Manages supplier performance and development, including supplier scorecards.

Supplier contract management and management of supply agreements

Manage relationships and negotiate contracts with third-party logistics providers, for various modes of transportation

Manage transportation strategies for cost effective and timely delivery of inbound and outbound goods

Ensure compliance with shipping, customs, and import/export regulatory requirements

Monitor logistics KPIs and report on performance metrics such as transportation costs, cost savings and service levels

Other duties as assigned

We are looking for someone with:

7+ years of purchasing/procurement experience within a manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business, supply chain or related discipline

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required.

Has the ability to multi-task under pressure in a high paced environment.

Has strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English

Is results-oriented, self-motivated with a sense of initiative

Has the ability to work independently and as a team player while solving problems and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment

Can independently identify and develop solutions to problems that may arise in the course of work

Can respond effectively to inquiries or comments from internal/external customers and suppliers

apply their purchasing background working to support the manufacturing of custom products

Must have experience sourcing niche suppliers

Excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices

Experience working within a technical engineering environment

Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented

Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Well-developed organization and prioritization skills; detailed oriented

Who embraces changes with a positive attitude

Experience in creating and documenting processes and procedures; knowledge of ISO standards

Consistently demonstrates a high degree of…