Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain

Working Title :

Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain

Reports to :

Director of Revenue Operations

Based in : Ottawa, ON

Term : Full Time

About Us

With over 37 years of seismic technology and industry application experience, we are a global, award-winning company providing monitoring solutions and equipment for studying artificial and natural seismicity. From mission-critical seismic arrays, tsunami and early earthquake warning systems in over 90 countries across the globe to induced seismicity monitoring in the energy sector. Nanometrics specializes in full-service, integrated solutions for studying artificial and natural seismicity, including turnkey seismic networks, industry-leading precision instrumentation, complete data processing, analysis services, and software applications.

About You

You are a proven change agent with the passion, conviction, ambition, and vision to lead a group in new directions and a strong desire to continually improve cost and quality. You are a big picture person who also has the ability to keep track of details and also handle job complexity and competing demands with clear and appropriate judgment, prioritization and ability to meet deadlines.

The Team

Nanometrics is looking for a dynamic Supply Chain Manager. Reporting to the Director of Revenue Operations, the candidate will actively manage all aspects of the global supply chain, from order entry to order fulfillment . We are looking for someone with a strong business acumen who will provide leadership to ensure materials are purchased, warehoused and packed in a lean manufacturing environment ensuring lowest cost and highest quality. The position requires a practical, hands-on professional who can work with business leaders across the organization. We are looking for a talented individual who is self-driven, motivated, and demonstrates a desire to improve and modernize practices.

The Role

Procurement :

Ensure Revenue Targets are being met - identifying and proactively communicating risks and opportunities.

Directs the purchasing of all materials and services to support the Business.

Monitoring of KPIs - Delivery, Costs and Quality performance of Suppliers / Partners

Ensures stability in the supply chain through sourcing and managing suppliers and partners proactively.

Inventory :

Managing and optimizing inventory at all warehouses off site and on-site ensuring accuracy and effectiveness through your continuous improvement program.

Ensuring Cost accuracy

Increase Inventory Turns

Logistics :

Implements Logistics Strategies to support our Global Customer / Supplier Base

Develop our Third Party Logistics measuring On Time Delivery Performance

Exploring Opportunities to meet or exceed Customer expectations for Logistics Services

Ensure appropriate and robust packing, crating, shipping procedures are in place to enable best in class on time delivery, meeting out of box failure metrics.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree preferred (i.e. BComm, BA, BSc and / or MBA)

8+ Years’ progressive experience (including management) in Supply Chain roles (Procurement, Logistics and Inventory).

Must have experience leading a supply chain group

Proven ability to define, build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers and partners required..

Contract negotiation experience is a must

Excellent knowledge of supply chain and quality systems

Assets

PMAC certification would be desirable.

Demonstrated experience in Six Sigma / LEAN manufacturing methodologies

Why You’ll Love Us

You will be joining an amazing team of energetic and dedicated professionals in a dynamic, collaborative and progressive atmosphere

Competitive total compensation package including Benefits, RRSP, and Bonus opportunities

The chance to make positive and impactful contributions in your work

Nanometrics supports and encourages learning opportunities and provides access to LinkedIn Learning and several other Professional Development opportunities