Director, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Director Job Opening in Etobicoke, ON

Adecco Professional is partnering with an established manufacturer and distributor to bring top talent onboard for a Supply Chain Director job opening in Etobicoke, ON. This full-time, 8-month interim opportunity will have you leading the team while driving strategic initiatives to work more effectively and efficiently in this hands-on, production role. If you bring driven, positive, mentor and leadership skills and at least 10 years' experience in a supply chain leadership capacity, this could be your next exciting opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Efficiently develop and lead the supply chain strategy in various functions from strategic initiatives, day-to-day execution and goal setting, quality control, cost savings, inventory control, health and safety, etc.
2. Identify and implement process improvements.
3. Initiate projects and participate as an active team member.
4. Oversee inventory control, cost control and flow of materials; ensuring optimal balance and overall control.
5. Manage 3rd party logistics; build and nurture relationships.
6. Ensure all policies and procedures are clear and followed including production, health and safety, quality, cost management.
7. Overall manage the warehousing, distribution and transportation of the products with the support of Management in those areas of specialty.
8. Interact and collaborate with various departments and stakeholders.
9. Mentor and coach the Managers of the various teams; ensure a positive, motivated work culture and be hands-on with daily functions.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. At least 10 years of logistics and/or supply chain leadership experience; ideally 5 years of Director level experience.
2. Completed post-secondary degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field is required; Master's Degree considered a strong asset.
3. Strengths with MS Office as well as AS400 or SAP; other WMS systems an asset.
4. Driven on results while ensuring the team is supported and engaged; promote a positive, inclusive team environment.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of internal and external clients.
6. Able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize and pivot as needed; calm under pressure.
7. Enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude; can roll up your sleeves in the day-to-day functions in this production level role.
8. Flexible to adjust your schedule at times pending the needs.

If this opportunity and the requirements are describing you and you are ready for a new, exciting, hands-on Director level opportunity, please apply today. Our client offers the opportunity to join a growing company, a competitive compensation rate, ability to extend beyond the 8 months or more, and the chance to make a change and a positive impact on the team and organization as a whole.