Director, NPK Inventory & Warehouse Optimization
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or operations.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Procurement – NPK, the Director, NPK Inventory & Warehouse Optimization will lead inventory, warehouse, and material master governance initiatives across our upstream procurement organization. This role is responsible for defining strategy, governing key performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement to optimize inventory health, warehouse performance, data quality, and working capital.
As a key leader, you will partner across Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Technology to standardize processes, strengthen controls, and deliver sustainable business value through data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien
To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Procurement – NPK, the Director, NPK Inventory & Warehouse Optimization will lead inventory, warehouse, and material master governance initiatives across our upstream procurement organization. This role is responsible for defining strategy, governing key performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement to optimize inventory health, warehouse performance, data quality, and working capital.
As a key leader, you will partner across Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Technology to standardize processes, strengthen controls, and deliver sustainable business value through data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Lead Nutrien's Upstream materials management strategy and governance framework.
- Establish standards and best practices for inventory management, warehousing logistics, and materials management compliance.
- Drive improvements in inventory productivity, inventory accuracy, and working capital performance.
- Reduce excess and obsolete inventory while supporting safe and reliable operations.
- Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to support business decision-making.
- Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities, manage risks, and support strategic initiatives.
- Build organizational capability through training, standardization, and knowledge sharing.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or operations.
- Demonstrated success leading Warehouse and Inventory transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic influencing skills.
- Experience driving inventory optimization, working capital improvements, and operational excellence.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate operational performance into business outcomes.
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien
To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead upstream materials management strategy and governance, setting standards for inventory, warehousing, logistics, and compliance. Improve inventory productivity and accuracy, reduce excess and obsolete stock, strengthen working capital, and provide performance metrics and executive reporting in partnership with Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Technology.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, operations, logistics, or a related discipline, plus 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or operations. Candidates should have led warehouse and inventory transformation and continuous improvement, and bring strong leadership, stakeholder management, strategic influencing, business acumen, and inventory optimization experience.
Skills
- Materials Management
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Optimization
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Inventory Optimization
- Working Capital Improvement
- Warehouse Transformation
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Metrics
- Executive Reporting
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Influencing
- Operational Excellence
- Materials Master Data Governance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- NPK
- Upstream Procurement
- Materials Management
- Inventory Governance
- Warehouse Governance
- Material Master Data
- Inventory Health
- Warehouse Performance
- Data Quality
- Working Capital
- Inventory Productivity
- Inventory Accuracy
- Excess and Obsolete Inventory
- Warehousing Logistics
- Performance Metrics
- Dashboards
- Executive Reporting
- Risk Management
- Process Standardization
- Operational Controls
- Training
- Knowledge Sharing
- Agricultural Inputs
- Continuous Improvement