Supply Chain Associate

Location: Woodbridge, ON

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: CA$28.50/hr

Work Location: In person

About GSCI

GSCI Advanced Photonics is a leading Canadian designer and manufacturer of Night Vision and Thermal Imaging systems for military and law enforcement customers around the world. With over 30 years of innovation in electro-optics, we deliver mission-critical technology trusted by defense and security professionals globally.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Supply Chain Associate to support our purchasing, inventory, supplier coordination, and operational logistics activities at our headquarters in Woodbridge, ON.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with approximately 2 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement, inventory, or logistics who is looking to develop their skills in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to follow up consistently with suppliers and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

• Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, components, and general business needs.
• Follow up with suppliers on order status, availability, lead times, and delivery dates.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Coordinate purchasing of office supplies and other general company requirements.
• Identify purchasing delays or supplier issues and escalate them when necessary.
• Assist with supplier communication and pricing inquiries.

Inventory Analysis & Planning

• Monitor inventory levels and identify items that may need to be reordered.
• Review inventory, open purchase orders, and usage information to support purchasing decisions.
• Help identify potential shortages, excess, or slow-moving inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing information in company systems.
• Provide basic inventory reports and information to support management decisions.

Operational Logistics

• Prepare and issue shipping labels based on approved shipment instructions.
• Schedule courier and freight pickups.
• Coordinate routine shipments with couriers, carriers, and freight forwarders.
• Track shipments and follow up on delays or delivery issues.
• Maintain shipment records and tracking information.
• Coordinate routine inbound and outbound transportation requirements.
• Support returns and other routine logistics activities.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement, inventory, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience working with suppliers and purchase orders.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and purchasing processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good follow-up and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and know when to escalate issues.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.
• Experience with international suppliers or logistics is an asset.
• Experience in a manufacturing or technical environment is an asset.

What GSCI Offers

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Shorter workdays every Friday, year-round.
• Stable, growth-oriented workplace where precision, accountability, and initiative are valued.
• Opportunity to work with advanced technologies used by defense and law enforcement professionals worldwide.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodbridge, ON L4L 6A5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)