Supply Chain Director in Winnipeg

Founded by industry veterans Marc Shore and Dennis Kaltman, Max Solutions seeks to impact our customers, employees, communities, and the environment through specialty packaging solutions that support the healthcare and consumer segments. We deliver this unmatched impact by investing in next-generation technology, building, and supporting an exceptional team of people and never placing limits on creativity.

Summary

We are hiring a Supply Chain Director (SCD) to lead supply chain functions for our Canadian business and be based from a Max Toronto area facility. Functional duties span procurement, supply & demand planning, inventory management and logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Lead regional supply chain efforts to exceed customer service targets, reduce complexity, and enable profitable business growth.
• Report, analyze & improve performance of supply chain KPIs.
• Hire, train and develop employees for long term career growth & deliver increasing customer value.
• Support supply planning, master scheduling and S&OP practices.
• Organize and lead quarterly inventory cycle counts.
• Identify & address causes of inaccuracy.
• Ensure inventory accuracy exceeds 98% at the location level.
• Leverage supply chain capability to foster profitable business growth.
• Identify & develop effective supplier relationships to meet all customer and business expectations.
• Lead assigned categories across the region for overall regional results.
• Coordinate with US counterparts to share best practices & increase leverage.
• Provide mentorship/coaching to other category owners on the team.
• Realize total cost improvements & sustainability goals.
• Ensure supply-side master data is effectively controlled & managed including supplier setup, cost information & supplier performance data.
• Manage all supply-side certifications (e.g. FSC chain-of-custody) for results & audit compliance.
• Manage regional warehousing network and shipping carriers with full visibility of all products.
• Lead company wide TMS system implementation & pursue regional transportation opportunities.
• Meet all OTIF, cost and performance metrics associated with product delivery.
• Manage all waste streams to maximize revenue & realize sustainability goals.

Skills and Experience:

• College degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field.
• Previous experience as a supply chain manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferable experience with folding cartons or other FMCG packaging.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership exemplifying composure, collaboration and teamwork that celebrates business successes.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication that caters to the employee, executive and customer audience.

Max Solutions Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.