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Supply Chain Coordinator

  • Oakville, ON, Canada

Salary: $65,000-80,000/year · Full-time

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Salary: $65,000-80,000/year
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Supply Chain Coordinator

We are looking for an organized and proactive Production & Inventory Assistant to support our Production Manager with inventory monitoring, purchasing, and day-to-day production coordination.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to stay on top of inventory levels, purchase orders, supplier communication, and delivery timelines.

This is a fully on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor inventory levels and identify products, materials, and supplies that need to be replenished
  • Assist with preparing and placing purchase orders based on inventory and production requirements
  • Help organize and maintain purchasing documentation and records
  • Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, lead times, delivery schedules and other day-to-day operational needs
  • Track purchase orders, follow up on order status, and provide updates to the team
  • Monitor incoming orders and coordinate with the internal team to ensure materials are received as expected
  • Identify inventory shortages, delays, or other issues and communicate them promptly
  • Work with internal teams to prioritize urgent purchasing and inventory needs
  • Assist with reviewing sales data to support purchasing and inventory planning
  • Assist with inventory counts and reconciliation of inventory records
  • Create new product SKUs / item numbers and maintain product information
  • Support new product development by coordinating sample purchases, shipments, and communication between suppliers and the internal team
  • Coordinate occasional product testing with external laboratories
  • Support the Production Manager with day-to-day operational requirements

Qualifications

  • Bilingual Mandarin and English is required
  • Previous experience in inventory, purchasing, production, logistics, or a similar role is an asset
  • Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is an asset
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up on outstanding tasks
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal teams
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Motivated, proactive, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities
  • Able to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
  • NetSuite or inventory management system experience is an asset

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is proactive and takes ownership of inventory and purchasing tasks. The right candidate will stay on top of inventory levels, work closely with suppliers and internal teams, identify potential shortages or delays, and make sure issues are communicated before they impact production.

We also value someone who is organized, adaptable, and willing to support the Production Manager and broader team as priorities change. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, so the ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities is important.

Salary: $65,000-80,000/year

More about this job

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory and coordinate purchasing, purchase orders, supplier communications, and delivery timelines to support production needs. Maintain purchasing and inventory records, coordinate product samples and testing, and communicate shortages or delays to internal teams.

Requirements

Mandarin and English bilingual ability is required, along with strong organization, time management, attention to detail, computer skills, and professional communication. Experience in inventory, purchasing, production, logistics, manufacturing, or warehousing is an asset; Microsoft Office proficiency is expected, while NetSuite or inventory-system experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Purchasing
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Supplier Communication
  • Production Coordination
  • Inventory Planning
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • Sales Data Analysis
  • Product Information Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • NetSuite
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Mandarin-English Bilingual Communication

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Purchasing
  • Purchase Orders
  • Supplier Communication
  • Production Coordination
  • Manufacturing
  • Warehouse
  • Inventory Planning
  • Inventory Counts
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • Sales Data
  • Product SKUs
  • Product Information
  • Product Development
  • Sample Purchases
  • Product Testing
  • External Laboratories
  • Delivery Schedules
  • Lead Times
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • NetSuite
  • Inventory Management Systems
  • Mandarin
  • English

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