Vice President, Supply Chain

Dartmouth, NS | Calgary, AB | Edmonton, AB (or other major Parts for Trucks locations)

Parts for Trucks is a 100+ year Canadian leader in parts and service for the heavy-duty trucking industry, operating coast to coast with a strong reputation for reliability, customer service, and operational excellence.

We are seeking an accomplished Vice President, Supply Chain to join our executive leadership team and lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and performance across a complex, multi-location distribution and service business.

The Role
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President, Supply Chain provides enterprise-wide leadership across procurement (direct & indirect), inventory management, logistics and distribution operations, product/category management, and supplier relationship management.

This role is accountable for balancing service levels, cost, working capital, and supply chain risk while enabling scalable growth, operational excellence, and strong supplier partnerships.

The role is ideally based in Dartmouth, NS, however candidates based in other major Parts for Trucks business centres—such as Calgary or Edmonton—will also be considered, with regular travel required to the Head Office, branches, distribution centres, and key suppliers.

Key Accountabilities

Develop and execute the enterprise supply chain strategy aligned with growth, margin, service, and working capital objectives

Lead integrated demand, supply, and inventory planning

Own supply chain KPIs (service levels, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, freight cost)

Provide executive leadership over procurement, sourcing, negotiations, contracts, and governance

Oversee inventory productivity, inbound logistics, transportation, and DC operations

Lead product/category management, assortment optimization, and lifecycle management

Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships through formal SRM programs

Champion ERP utilization, analytics, and data-driven decision-making

Identify and mitigate supply chain risk; develop contingency and business continuity plans

Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing supply chain organization

Promote a strong safety culture across logistics and distribution operations

What We're Looking For

Senior executive or VP-level experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and/or category management

Experience in industrial distribution, heavy-duty aftermarket, logistics, or similarly complex, inventory-intensive environments

Deep expertise in sourcing, supplier negotiations, inventory management, and logistics

Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams and drive enterprise-wide change

Strong financial acumen, including management of inventory investment, freight spend, and margin impact

Experience leveraging ERP systems and analytics to support decision-making

Strong executive communication and cross-functional leadership capability

Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset

Why Join Parts for Trucks

Executive-level compensation and comprehensive benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts and practical on-site benefits (including free parking at applicable locations)

Opportunity to make a significant enterprise-wide impact within a well-established, growing organization

Parts for Trucks is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.