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Director, Supply ChainPRT • Armstrong, BC, Canada
Director, Supply Chain

Director, Supply Chain

PRT • Armstrong, BC, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

WHO WE ARE :

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Here's what you can expect when you join PRT

  • Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth : Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities for bonus or short-term incentives and build your financial future with our matching RRSP program .
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness : Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage , along with paid vacation and holidays .
  • Career Development & Learning : Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
  • Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment : Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment .
  • Make a Difference for the Planet : Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

Job Description

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team.

PRT is seeking a Director, Supply Chain to be based at PRT Armstrong in Armstrong, BC. You will take full ownership of our end-to-end supply chain function, from strategic sourcing and procurement to inventory management and final logistics, while leading a small team. Reporting to the VP Operations, Canada, you will be the key strategic leader responsible for ensuring a highly efficient, cost-effective, and resilient supply chain across all 27 nursery locations & 14 Seed Orchards in North America.

This is a critical leadership position that will drive significant financial and operational impact. You will immediately assess current processes, vendor relationships, and organizational structure to define and implement a scalable supply chain strategy that is perfectly aligned with aggressive operational and national planting schedules. Your work will directly support our mission to cultivate a greener future—we're not just growing seedlings; we're part of a legacy that has planted over 6 billion trees.

What You Will Do :

Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and Execute Strategy : Own the comprehensive North American supply chain strategy, ensuring seamless alignment with complex operational plans, financial targets, and national planting schedules.
  • Team Leadership : Lead, mentor, and develop the centralized Procurement and Logistics staff fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous innovation.
  • Organizational Design : Immediately assess the current supply chain structure and recommend and implement the best organizational and process strategy to ensure scalable efficiency and future growth.
  • Risk Management & Forecasting : Proactively forecast market trends, identify supply chain risks and opportunities, and develop robust contingency plans to ensure supply continuity and resilience.
  • End-to-End Supply Chain Operations

  • Procurement & Negotiation : Oversee all procurement activities. This includes personally negotiating and managing all high-level master contracts for key commodities (e.g., fertilizer, growing media, packaging, and freight) and driving significant, measurable cost-saving initiatives.
  • Logistics & Inventory : Manage end-to-end logistics, warehousing, and distribution.  Implement best practices for demand forecasting and inventory control, overseeing material inventory levels across all sites to reduce waste and optimize efficiency.
  • Vendor Management : Establish and maintain strong, strategic relationships with all critical suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective sourcing, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
  • Performance & Continuous Improvement

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate closely with all cross-functional teams (Operations, Production, Finance, etc.) to ensure complete alignment of supply chain activities and support overall business goals.
  • Financial & Performance Reporting : Monitor key supply chain KPIs and metrics. Produce high-level strategic reports for senior management on performance, cost-saving initiatives, and risk exposure.
  • Process Excellence : Develop and implement strategic supply chain policies and lead initiatives for continuous process improvement, leveraging technology and data analytics to drive automation and enhance decision-making.
  • Compliance & Sustainability : Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, trade, and customs requirements. Champion and drive sustainability initiatives across the supply chain, including responsible sourcing.
  • More Than Just a Job :

    This is your chance to make a tangible impact on our planet. At PRT, you'll be part of a legacy that has planted over 6 billion trees! We're not just growing seedlings; we're cultivating a greener future, one tree at a time.

    Salary : $120,000 - $150,000 + Bonus (compensation based on experience)

    Qualifications

    What YOU bring to the table

    You are a strategic, data-driven leader with a passion for supply chain excellence and a track record of implementing major cost-saving initiatives.

  • Experience & Education : A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM, C.P.M.,MBA ) is highly preferred.
  • Leadership Track Record : 10 or more years of progressive, hands-on experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership or management role overseeing complex, multi-site operations.
  • Expertise : Proven, extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, high-level contract negotiation, complex vendor management , logistics, inventory control, and supply chain planning.
  • Technical Acumen : Strong knowledge of ERP / procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle), supply chain planning systems, and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI). Advanced proficiency in Excel is a must.
  • Financial Acumen : Strong analytical and financial acumen , with a demonstrated track record of managing large supply chain budgets and delivering measurable cost efficiencies.
  • Experience in Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
  • Additional Information

    Next Steps :

    Ready to grow your career with PRT?

    To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.

    We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.

    We encourage you to connect with us at  for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

    Still Want to learn more?

    Follow us on Instagram : @TrustedToGrow, @IFCOSeedlings or

    Facebook : @PRTGrowingServices

    LinkedIn : @PRTGrowingServices, @IFCOSeedlings

    Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

    #trustedtogrow

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