Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency in Vancouver and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled corporate professionals. Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer-centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home.

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the Greater Vancouver area, in the manufacturing space, for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to join their leadership team.

This is a senior leadership role overseeing purchasing, inventory, materials planning, and logistics across the organization's manufacturing operations, with a team of supply chain and purchasing professionals reporting in.

Key Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for supply chain operations and build a high-performing purchasing and materials team

Own supplier relationships end-to-end — sourcing, negotiation, qualification, and ongoing performance management

Develop contingency plans to protect against material shortages and supply disruptions

Set inventory strategy that balances service levels with working capital, and drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts and process improvements

Oversee materials planning, demand forecasting, and inbound/outbound logistics to keep production on schedule





Manage subcontracted and outsourced manufacturing relationships

Lead cost-reduction initiatives across materials, logistics, and inventory

Drive ERP and process improvements, building dashboards and reporting to support decision-making

Identify supply chain risk and lead mitigation and business continuity planning

Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales, and contribute to sales & operations planning

What You Bring

10+ years of progressive supply chain and procurement experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role spanning multiple sites

Manufacturing background preferred

Bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, or a related field; MBA an asset A designation such as SCMP, CSCP, or CPSM is a plus

Strong track record in supplier negotiation and contract management

Experience leading ERP and process improvement initiatives

Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and a bias toward continuous improvement

What's on Offer A senior leadership seat with real influence over supply chain strategy A secure, well-established employer with long-term growth potential The opportunity to build and shape a growing supply chain function A collaborative, cross-functional culture

📌 Supply Chain Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Humans of HR
📍 Winnipeg