At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supply chain operations and build a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Humans of HR, a boutique recruitment agency in Vancouver, partnering with a well-established client.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term growth potential, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape a growing supply chain function with cross-functional collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a senior leadership role with real influence over supply chain strategy and operations.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in supply chain, including 5+ in leadership; manufacturing background preferred.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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. 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.
Supply Chain Manager in Vancouver employer: Humans of HR
Humans of HR is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Vancouver. As a Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence supply chain strategy within a well-established organization that values employee growth and development. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this role provides a unique chance to shape a growing function while enjoying long-term career stability and advancement opportunities.
