Supply Chain Manager in Mississauga

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across various sectors.

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for the planning, execution, purchasing and procurement strategies for new product introductions (NPI), current, forecasted manufacturing requirements and special customer requirements across the organization. Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, his/her team will identify suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate the purchase of materials, equipment or supplies, and manage supplier contracts.

Main Responsibilities:

• The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) will specialize in effective demand planning, negotiating with suppliers and personnel management at all levels of the organization.
• The SCM will lead complex or critical purchases alongside his/her team.
• As leader of the purchasing group, he/she must provide technical/business leadership and guidance in all responsible areas to ensure practices are in keeping with the needs of the Company’s business opportunities.
• The SCM will work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure all procedures between the functions are aligned, including updating of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and addressing and closing supplier non-conformances.
• The SCM will manage all warehouse activities such as inventory accuracy, inbound and outbound freight, freight carrier contract negotiations and all legislative customs and traffic registration requirements.
• The SCM will also lead the Planning organization.
• The SCM will lead and support all (Safety, Quality Holds, Supplier Delivery, Cost and People) SQDCP as it relates to the function.
• Supervise, interview, hire and manage other professionals in supply management, including logistics and planning.
• Develop purchasing policies and establish guidelines for material supply.
• Must ensure all practices are in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures, as well as applicable Quality Standards.
• Responsible for mentoring, skills training and maintaining a culture of learning within the team.
• Oversee product returns of all components used in the manufacture of products produced and sold by the company.

Strategic:

• Provide forecast data with key supplier partners to ensure Excelitas’ manufacturing requirements have visibility within the suppliers’ organization.
• Look for opportunities across the enterprise to outsource/insource or sub-contract functions/activities to drive value out of the supply chain and leverage existing supplier relationships.
• Develop a secure network of global suppliers.
• Right size and reduce suppliers to effectively manage the supply chain while holding poor performing suppliers accountable.
• Team with Global Corporate Supply Chain function for escalations and strategy alignment to protect and enhance site objectives.

Product Development:

• Provide a consulting role in new products introduction by providing to the project team input on material cost, availability and suitability for intended purposes.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Contribute to sourcing strategies and relationship management to reduce direct materials portion of cost of goods sold.
• Increase inventory turns.
• Monitor monthly purchase price variance (PPV) from standard cost and re-evaluate with Operations Controller.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales and manufacturing planning to drive world class inventory performance.
• Conduct quarterly excess and obsolescence material review.

Requirements:

• 7+ years’ experience in a technical purchasing environment with people management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business management or related field; MBA preferred.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must have working technical knowledge of goods and services purchased.
• Excellent communicator with professional business acumen.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills as well as proven abilities to excel in a dynamic and growing environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce in a team environment.