Regional Supply Chain Manager

Wakefield Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Regional Supply Chain Manager reporting to the VP, Supply Chain.

The Regional Supply Chain Manager has overall responsibility for ensuring products are safely delivered to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The incumbent will be responsible for cost and quality of the distribution and transportation operations (direct Wakefield and / or third party) in a specified region, including inventory management in Wakefield and / or third party warehousing.

This position partners closely with the Regional Sales Manager and sales team to ensure we are continuously meeting customer needs and continuously improving our approach to the market.

In this role, you will :

• Lead the regional Supply Chain team based portion of the Wakefield transportation / logistics function, including both Wakefield truck fleet management and 3rd party transportation providers.
• Collaborate with the Planning team, Customer Care, Quality, and other Regional Operations teams to facilitate the smooth flow of goods through Wakefield’s Supply Chain.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes and policies designed to improve customer satisfaction and / or reduce our cost to serve.
• Maintain existing and develop new relationships with 3rd party providers of Transportation and Warehousing services for Wakefield.
• Interact with all levels of the Wakefield organization to identify and implement growth priorities, address immediate business issues, and to evolve the business to meet long-term objectives.
• Partner with the other Supply Chain personnel and the Director, Distribution Operations to develop, implement, and assist in the management of broader national distribution and inventory management strategies.
• Overall responsibility for Wakefield Health & Safety for the Transportation and Distribution team in the Central Region, working closely with the Supply Chain Management team to evolving HSSE policies / procedures and to ensure a continued culture of safety amongst all Wakefield staff and third-party contractors conducting work on behalf of or for Wakefield.
• Handle any escalated problems that arise within the Warehouse / Distribution region. Partner with Plant Engineer & Facilities Manager to continuously review facilities maintenance protocols and to identify / implement significant capital projects.
• Partner with the Manager, Procurement to ensure regional operations continue to meet evolving Wakefield quality standards.
• Participate in ongoing project teams to identify opportunities / requirements for new standard operating procedures and responsible to ensure full staff awareness and compliance with all quality processes.
• Ensure a strong business continuity plan for regional operations.
• Special projects as required.

We are looking for someone with :

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Leadership experience with the ability to support, mentor, coach, and develop others.
• Strong analytical abilities to diagnose complex organizational issues and recommend actions to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to project a positive image to both internal and external clients.
• Project management skills who have the confidence and ability to clearly communicate goals and plans.

AND who can :

• Proactively identify trends or problems prior to their occurrence, recommending solutions and then implementing recommendations.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining your composure and professionalism.
• Multi-task efficiently and function in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Contribute visionary ideas and clearly communicate expectations.
• Present to all levels of the organization.
• Understand business operations and demonstrate value through partnerships within the organization.

Now the real important stuff What’s in it for you?

• A full-time, permanent position with a very competitive total compensation package, commensurate with experience.
• Amazing group benefit coverage available to you on the first day on the job, with an additional $1000 / year for mental wellness.
• 6% bi-weekly employer contribution to company pension plan.
• $400 annual fitness / wellness reimbursement for things like gym memberships, a personal trainer, weight loss programs, running clinics, golf lessons, etc.
• Vacation and floater days.
• Discount Castrol Edge Oil Program.
• A fun, exciting work environment that loves to celebrate our amazing team. We have BBQs, ticket giveaways for sporting events, holiday parties and other celebrations, food and ice cream trucks, Wellness Wednesdays, lunch and learns, and much more.

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