Job Description

Title: Supply Chain Manager – Plant

Location: Saint-Hyacinthe Plant

Reports to: Plant Director

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Manager for the Saint-Hyacinthe plant oversees all aspects of the supply chain, from planning to execution. This role is responsible for inventory management, delivery coordination, and cost optimization. The Supply Chain Manager plays a key role in ensuring products are delivered on time, cost-effectively, and with consistent quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Supervision:

• Manage all components of the supply chain, including demand planning, supplier performance management, inventory control, transportation coordination, and relationship development with external partners.

Strategy Development and Optimization:

• Design and implement strategies to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate risks within the supply chain.

Supplier and Partner Relationship Management:

• Oversee procurement processes tied to contracts, monitor supplier performance, and resolve issues to ensure smooth collaboration.

Production Launch Management:

• Effective Coordination: Lead the scheduling teams to ensure optimal production launches.
• Machine Load Management: Validate and adjust machine capacity plans in collaboration with central planning to ensure adequate capacity for each production start.
• Needs Forecasting: Work with maintenance teams to plan shutdowns and preventive maintenance requirements.

• Process Improvement:

• Project Initiation: Lead and implement projects aimed at improving scheduling and planning processes, boosting efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Ongoing Training: Provide continuous training to staff on best practices for inventory management and process optimization.

• Shipment Management:

• Logistics Flow Optimization: Develop and enhance product flow with logistics platforms to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Effective Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with external warehouse teams to optimize receiving and shipping operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments to support and achieve the company’s strategic goals.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and lead the plant’s supply chain teams, ensuring their professional development and overall performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience in a similar role.

Key Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management processes.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Software Proficiency:
• Experience with supply chain management tools, ERP systems, and inventory management software.
• Language Requirements:
• Bilingual (French and English) is required.

Social Advantages

• Sick leave
• Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Dental insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Free parking
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Traveling holidays

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