TPD® Workforce & HR Solutions Looking for Supply Chain Director at Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Our client, a global group of companies in the geotechnical/geospatial industry, has a great opportunity for a Supply Chain Director to join their growing team in Maple Ridge, BC.

The Director, Global Supply Chain has overall responsibility for strategic sourcing, tactical purchasing, inventory management, and logistics across all entities. The role reports to the COO and its prime focus is strategic sourcing.

Perks And Benefits

• An incredible work culture;
• Competitive compensation;
• Strong benefits package;
• Health and Wellness allowance;
• Friendly and supportive environment and an ambitious team;
• Flexible schedule;
• A visionary leadership that will invest in opportunities;
• And more!

What You Will Be Doing

• Strategic Sourcing strategy and execution, including contract negotiation, vendor development and management. Key commodities are wire, PCBA, machined parts and assemblies, and injection molding.
• Tactical purchasing, commodity based or other, including new product introduction (NPI) buying, across multiple sites.
• Inventory strategy development and management for a product portfolio that is made or configured to order (~80%) and engineered to order (~20%).
• Global logistics strategy and management, inbound and outbound, including drop ship, consolidated shipments, and use of 3PL.
• Facilitate Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Master degree an asset.
• Experience in global, multi-site operations in purchasing, planning, and inventory management in a supply chain related position(s).
• Depth of experience in strategic sourcing / vendor development and management is a must have.
• Leadership experience;
• Proven negotiation skills along with a record of cost reductions.
• Experience with ERP systems and/or an IT system for order management and fulfillment
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (and/or six sigma)
• Experience with Demand Drive MRP an asset
• Experience facilitating SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning) process an asset

About Us

TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider.

Our mission is to help YOU succeed by providing access to opportunities – jobs, careers, and professional development. We partner with over 200 top companies across North America with a focus on placing Business Professionals, Warehouse & Distribution staff, and technical Mining and Aviation staff.

From flexible to permanent positions, we help people start careers, change careers, and advance careers in a way that works for you.

Let’s get to work!

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.