Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Excelitas Technologies, a global technology leader in LED and lamp technology, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for its Mississauga, Ontario facility. The role covers planning, execution, purchasing and procurement strategies for new product introductions, current and forecasted manufacturing requirements and special customer requirements. The manager leads the purchasing group and works closely with the Quality Assurance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex or critical purchases and negotiate with suppliers and personnel at all levels
• Manage warehouse activities: inventory accuracy, inbound and outbound freight, freight carrier contracts and customs and traffic registration requirements
• Lead the planning organization and support SQDCP (Safety, Quality Holds, Supplier Delivery, Cost and People)
• Supervise, interview, hire and manage supply management professionals, including logistics and planning
• Develop purchasing policies, including economic order quantities, blanket order duration and safety stock
• Review lead times, mentor the team and oversee product returns
• Provide forecast data to suppliers, seek outsourcing or subcontracting opportunities, build a global supplier network and right-size suppliers
• Ensure at least 60-day pay terms for new suppliers and escalate issues with the Global Corporate Supply Chain function
• Advise the product development team on material cost, availability and suitability
• Reduce direct materials cost of goods sold, monitor monthly purchase price variance, and run quarterly excess and obsolescence reviews

Required profile

• 7+ years in a technical purchasing environment with people management experience
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in business management or a related field; MBA preferred
• Experience in ISO9001, 14001, 13485 and/or FDA QSR environments is an asset
• Previous experience with contract manufacturing in machining and electronics assembly, and onboarding a large work statement from other sites (preferred)
• Enrollment in an accredited purchasing program such as PMAC or ISM

Required skills

• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Technical knowledge of goods and services purchased
• Strong forecasting and planning process knowledge
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills