Port of Vancouver Looking for Manager, Supply Chain Performance at Vancouver, BC Full Time

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Job Opportunity: Manager, Supply Chain Performance

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port. We are passionate about the work we do and what it contributes to our local communities, the region and our country. This is reflected in our values of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and customer responsiveness. We are a workplace where the intrinsic value of your contribution helps foster the continued growth of the Canadian economy become a tangible reality. Bring your unique strengths, perspectives and experiences to the port authority and join us in charting a course toward a sustainable future.

This position will help the organization with the goal to become North America’s leading smart port, leveraging technology and building relationships in order to drive insights that result in greater gateway operational reliability and enable better utilization of the gateway trade and transportation network. This position is responsibility for providing leadership in managing and advancing the Port’s supply chain performance monitoring and measurement programs. Central to this role is overseeing the development and maintenance of a stable of analytical tools that leverage complex data feeds and innovative digital technologies to provide historic insight, real time visibility and predictive analytics that will inform operations decisions and planning. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is evolving its business processes to leverage data and digital technologies to become an “Insight Driven” Gateway. The Manager, Supply Chain Performance plays a critical role in this evolution.

The Manager, Supply Chain Performance will be responsible for:

Supply Chain Performance

• Develop and sustain VFPA’s supply chain performance monitoring and measurement programs, which include undertaking data acquisition, identifying long-term performance measurement strategies, assessing the challenges facing VFPA, and determining opportunities for improvement and solutions in the Port and Vancouver Gateway’s competitive performance.
• Work closely with Industry partners on the development of analytic tools that support operational planning and decision making, designed to increase transparency into supply chain performance and improve operating efficiencies on cargo moving through the Port.
• Manage a team that generates critical analytics on a timely basis to be distributed to internal and external Gateway stakeholders.
• Manage integration of supply chain monitoring and measurement processes and products with department and port strategic initiatives, including quantitative, spatial, and graphic analytics.
• Represent VFPA on regional and national Performance forums, committees and meetings on matters pertaining to the Port and Vancouver Gateway.

Project Delivery

• Identify, scope and initiate strategic projects that will further the mandate of Supply Chain Optimization.
• Provide leadership and management to ensure department projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage external service providers, contractors and consultants in providing products, services and support to departmental projects

Leadership and Management

• Participate in the development of departmental plans and be responsible for the development and implementation of activities and programs designed to meet the intention of specific strategic priorities.
• Participate as a member of various management and inter-departmental teams in the planning, implementation and management of business initiatives.
• Plan, implement and review departmental staffing requirements for areas of responsibility, including the determination of clear position descriptions, accountabilities and reporting arrangements to optimize service delivery to all stakeholders. Liaise with Human Resources to ensure the effective selection, training and performance management of staff.
• Promote the VFPA’s health and safety program by demonstrating health and safety leadership through actions, participation in health and safety initiatives and regular safety conversations with employees.
• Manage subordinates, ensuring that team and individuals are motivated, have defined position descriptions and reporting arrangements, their performance goals are clear and actively managed and development needs are defined and addressed.
• Represent VFPA in negotiations, at conferences and conventions, and in the media as required, ensuring clear communication of the business strategy and key messages, and the presentation of a positive and professional image of the business.
• Participate in the planning and the review of departmental operating costs, particularly with regard to staffing requirements, overheads, consultancy services, planned business programs and service provision.

The ideal candidate will possess an appropriate university degree (e.g. statistics, supply chain management, etc.) along with a minimum of 5 years of related experience, at a management level, in developing and reporting performance metrics and/or scorecards for an urban commercial port complex or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Experience in the transportation and logistics or port sector is an asset.

The successful candidate must have excellent leadership qualities and management skills with a comprehensive understanding of the workings of the Port, including the flow of traffic and materials. Must possess excellent communication and public speaking skills to effectively interface with all contacts including all levels of business, government and the public to represent VFPA as a dynamic organization prepared to seize opportunities for VFPA as a world-class port. Must have a strong customer service orientation while managing a breadth of responsibilities.

MARINE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CLEARANCE

The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance as this position is required to access restricted areas/information as defined by the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including an Earned Time Off program.

The health and safety our of employees is a priority and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is committed to ensuring a safe workplace. Vaccinations, in combination with other preventative health and safety measures, offer the best available protection against COVID-19 and that is why port authority employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Providing proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment.

Candidates may be accommodated for this requirement if they are approved for a legal exemption; accommodation may be requested only for religious and medical reasons, or other protected grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act. If you’re seeking accommodation to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, please indicate your request during the recruitment process.

This work is Canadian based employment and expected to be performed from our Vancouver office location

Please note this posting will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At the port authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community.

Learn more about us at www.portvancouver.com