Staples Canada Looking for Supply Chain Program Specialist at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Who we are

As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions.

If that’s you, let’s work, learn and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value, and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Some of what you will do

The Supply Chain Program Specialist will play an active role in supporting or executing the process improvement activities for Staples Canada and Professional by implementing national projects. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role is responsible for providing specific feedback to the Program Manager and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the company. This role partners cross functionally to drive improvement both from a cost and customer service perspective. Works with the different functions within the company and 3PL’s/vendors to identify areas for improvement Educating and engaging team members on fundamental process improvement practices will be key to the Supply Chain Program Specialists success.

Specifically, You Will

• Supports and executes supply chain and operational improvements by creating business plans, implementing national projects, leveraging best practices, etc..
• Supply Chain activities include transportation, inventory management, customer service, returns and warehousing activities
• Improve customer experience through improved warehouse throughput, optimized delivery services and high-quality standards
• Develop strategic priorities and convert into quantitative and qualitative action plans
• Communicate risk and establish mitigation plans
• Create KPI dashboards/presentations and present to senior management team
• Works with the different functions within the company and 3PL to identify areas for improvement
• Conduct and lead regular kaizen events and shares best practices with peers and the Program Manager
• Build standard practices throughout the supply chain network to support operations
• Implements projects through a hands-on approach
• Plan the execution of projects, meet deadlines, and provides updates to management
• Support or execute special projects for as required
• Monitor key indicators of operational excellence and prepare reports, in addition to acting as key point of contact for questions relating to operational excellence issues
• Provide ongoing analysis of implemented projects as needed to demonstrate their success

Some of what you need

• Post secondary diploma
• Lean Green Belt or other process improvement designation an asset
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a warehouse or fulfillment environment preferred
• 3+ years supervisory or change management
• Hands on experience using Lean Tools-Value Stream mapping, Waste Identification, Problem Solving (PDCA), Kaizen, implementing 5S.
• Requires understanding of the relationship between improvement activities and performance measures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to successfully prioritize and manage large projects, meet deadlines and tasks.
• Ability to work different shifts including overnight

Additional information

Vaccine Requirement

Staples is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect our associates, our customers, and the communities we operate in. To support the health and safety of our associates, COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this position. As such, all offers of employment will be conditional upon either (i) proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or (ii) proof of need for accommodation under relevant human rights legislation, and Staples’s determination that the requested accommodation can be provided without undue hardship. You will be required to submit proof of full vaccination or proof of need for accommodation during our background screening process.

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Job Distribution/Warehouse/Transportation

Location(s) CA-BC-Richmond

Other Locations CA-BC-Vancouver

Schedule Full-time

Employment Statement

Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.