DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with internal manufacturing and local and international suppliers to ensure the consistent delivery of finished goods to meet customer demand.
• Deliver more effective global sourcing of the highest quality products at the lowest possible price while maintaining delivery flexibility.
• Develop and enhance processes to drive performance in KPIs (Quality material, On-time delivery, product lead time, product quality, product cost, etc)
• Work with Merchandizing and R & D teams to introduce new product and discontinue/liquidate non-performing product lines.
• Reduce lead-times with suppliers through process development and negotiations.
• Reduce Returned Merchandize from our retail locations.
• Develop vendor partnerships.
• Coordinate activities to minimize downtime due to supply chain shortage, improper planning and market fluctuations.
• Proactively manage to minimize excess and obsolete material.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree - ideally in Operations, Business or Engineering field.
• Minimum 2- 5 years of relevant Supply Chain experience.
• Exposure to a manufacturing and retail environment will be asset.
• Demonstrated Continuous Improvement skills.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Strong negotiating skills in dealing with partners and suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self motivated and an excellent team player.
• Ability to travel to visit domestic and international suppliers.
• APICS certification will be considered as asset.

Nice-to-Have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of vendor management and supply chain.
• Knowledge for Madarin language will be asset.

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