
Supply Chain Manager - Automotive / Heavy Equipment
Aspen Custom Trailers
- Leduc, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment.
- Manage ERP architecture, update budget pricing, and update supplier allocations.
- Constructing and maintaining tender packages for all regions for new and existing suppliers in Canada and the USA.
- Continually update and maintain standard budgetary contracts including scopes of work, specifications, pricing, terms and conditions.
- Forecasting requirements for materials and labour and costs for all projects that are underway, projected, and anticipated.
- Direct material sourcing to ensure materials on time, add value, reduce cost, and are consistent to stakeholder requirements.
- Manage inventory levels and logistics for directly sourced materials.
- Knowledge of current and upcoming legislation and a strong working knowledge of contract law.
- Manages very large or highly complex procurement projects.
- Monitors sales and approves major Purchase Orders.
- Market analysis or competitive commodity price reviews.
- Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control the purchasing department budget.
- Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
- Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts.
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
- Review and process claims against suppliers.
- Management of international supply chain
- Ensure all company policies are communicated and enforced.
- Build and foster excellent communications with fellow employees – specifically the Manufacturing Team, the Engineering Team, the Sales Team, and the Procurement Department.
- Facilitate problem solving and process improvement work internally.
- Identify opportunities for cutting out waste in the process.
- Continually evaluate process’.
- Plan and manage the establishment of a departmental budget.
- Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of lean manufacturing and project management.
- Strong experience with MRP system(s)
- Excellent working knowledge of MS office systems (Excel, Outlook, Word, Project, etc.).
- Solid organizational capabilities and ability to complete tasks.
- Able to work autonomously and uses good decision-making practices.
- Problem solving ability in a customer focused environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to read blueprints/drawings.
- Able to maintain a professional and calm demeanor in challenging situations.
- Able to identify procedure and process improvements and advise the appropriate stakeholders.
- You have a post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- You bring 5+ years of experience leading a procurement function in an organization of similar or greater size and complexity.
- Experience with international imports/ exports and dealing with customs brokers.
- Knowledge of HTS Classification and Product Database.
- Previous experience with cross border pricing.
- You have a minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain management, contract management, or related role.
- Completion of a professional designation or program through Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or other recognized institutions would be desirable.
- 25% travel to US locations – Valid Passport and Entry to US, Nexus
- Daily exposure to industrial shop hazards which require additional protection from noise, fall hazards and air quality.
- Regular fast pace or work with tight deadlines.
- A medium to high stress environment due to timelines.
- Monday to Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Competitive Wages
- Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits
- AD&D, Life and STD Disability Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Company supplied PPE equipment.
- Great work life balance
- Safety Boot Allowance
- Year-round full-time employment
- Weekend and Over time work available.
- Stable career
- Family environment and company culture