Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency in Vancouver and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled corporate professionals. Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer-centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home.
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the Greater Vancouver area, in the manufacturing space, for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to join their leadership team.
This is a senior leadership role overseeing purchasing, inventory, materials planning, and logistics across the organization's manufacturing operations, with a team of supply chain and purchasing professionals reporting in.
Key Responsibilities
- Set the strategic direction for supply chain operations and build a high-performing purchasing and materials team
- Own supplier relationships end-to-end - sourcing, negotiation, qualification, and ongoing performance management
- Develop contingency plans to protect against material shortages and supply disruptions
- Set inventory strategy that balances service levels with working capital, and drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts and process improvements
- Oversee materials planning, demand forecasting, and inbound/outbound logistics to keep production on schedule
- Manage subcontracted and outsourced manufacturing relationships
- Lead cost-reduction initiatives across materials, logistics, and inventory
- Drive ERP and process improvements, building dashboards and reporting to support decision-making
- Identify supply chain risk and lead mitigation and business continuity planning
- Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales, and contribute to sales & operations planning
What You Bring
- 10+ years of progressive supply chain and procurement experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role spanning multiple sites
- Manufacturing background preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, or a related field; MBA an asset
- A designation such as SCMP, CSCP, or CPSM is a plus
- Strong track record in supplier negotiation and contract management
- Experience leading ERP and process improvement initiatives
- Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and a bias toward continuous improvement
What's on Offer
- A senior leadership seat with real influence over supply chain strategy
- A stable, well-established employer with long-term growth potential
- The opportunity to build and shape a growing supply chain function
- A collaborative, cross-functional culture
At Humans of HR, we support the development and growth of our candidates to reach their full potential. If you are thinking about your next career move and the above role is just the right fit, please send us your resume along with a cover letter in confidence and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.
