Job Description

Role Description

Leads supply chain planning and operations across the organization or assigned region, ensuring that goods and materials move efficiently from suppliers through production and distribution to customers. Develops supply chain strategies that support business goals, service commitments, cost targets, and growth plans. Oversees key activities such as procurement, demand and supply planning, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and supplier performance.

Works with teams across sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and customer service to align forecasts, supply plans, and operational priorities. Monitors demand, inventory levels, lead times, capacity, service performance, and logistics costs. Identifies risks such as supplier disruption, shortages, excess stock, or transportation delays, then develops contingency plans to maintain continuity and minimize business impact.

Builds strong relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders. Leads negotiations or supplier reviews when required, establishes performance measures, and works with partners to improve reliability, quality, cost, and delivery. Uses supply chain data to identify process gaps, improve planning accuracy, optimize inventory, and strengthen end-to-end visibility.

At director or head level, sets the overall supply chain direction, manages budgets and organizational resources, and presents performance, risks, and investment needs to senior leadership. At regional manager level, adapts supply chain plans to local market conditions and coordinates operations across sites or countries. Leads and develops supply chain teams, promotes safe working practices, and supports continuous improvement, technology adoption, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is an asset
Significant experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, operations, or planning, including leadership responsibility
Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution
Experience developing and delivering supply chain strategies, budgets, service goals, and cost improvement plans
Ability to assess operational and supplier risks and develop practical continuity plans
Strong analytical skills and experience using supply chain data to guide decisions
Familiarity with ERP, warehouse management, transportation management, and planning systems
Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and manage performance across functions or locations
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a changing operational environment
Knowledge of supplier management, quality standards, workplace safety, and relevant trade or regulatory requirements
Professional certification, such as CSCP, CPIM, CIPS, or an equivalent qualification, is an asset
Experience in the relevant industry or managing a multi-site or regional supply chain is an asset