Supply Chain Manager

Location: Nisku, Alberta

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: President

Build Something That Matters

This is a unique opportunity for an individual who wants to build, improve, and have a meaningful impact on a growing organization.

This position will initially be highly hands-on, with direct responsibility for purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory, logistics, and day-to-day supply chain activities. You will also lead a small team and work closely with the Parts, Sales, Warehouse, Operations, and Finance functions.

At the same time, this is much more than a day-to-day purchasing role.

Our current systems, processes, and methods require analysis, improvement, and modernization. We are looking for someone who will take the time to understand how we currently operate, identify what works and what doesn't, challenge assumptions, and develop better ways of doing things.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help create new systems, processes, procedures, reporting tools, supplier strategies, and operational improvements.

This is a role for someone who asks:

"Why do we do it this way?"

—and then has the initiative to determine whether there is a better way.

About the Role

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing, inventory management, supplier relationships, demand forecasting, logistics, and supply chain performance across our organization. Experience in Heavy Equipment and/or Parts is an asset.

Initially, this will be a highly hands-on role where you will be directly involved in day-to-day operations. As you learn the business and establish improvements, you will have the chance to build processes, develop systems, grow your team, and take on broader strategic responsibilities.

You will work closely with branch personnel, warehouse operations, parts departments, sales, finance, and senior leadership to ensure we have the right inventory in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership

- Initially lead a small team, develop team members and improve productivity.
- Evaluate and rationalize the existing supplier base.
- Build and develop a formal supply chain function to support business growth.
- Establish policies, procedures, reporting, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
- Develop and mentor team members while promoting accountability and ownership.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

- Manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships.
- Source products and negotiate pricing, terms, freight, and lead times.
- Identify and develop strategic supplier partnerships.




- Evaluate supplier performance and implement supplier scorecards.
- Consolidate purchasing opportunities to improve pricing and service levels.
- Develop risk mitigation and alternate sourcing strategies.

Inventory & Demand Planning

- Develop inventory strategies that support customer service and profitability.
- Monitor inventory levels, replenishment, safety stock, and reorder points.
- Improve inventory turns while reducing stockouts.
- Manage obsolete and excess inventory initiatives.
- Analyze demand trends and forecast future requirements.
- Support inventory optimization across multiple branch locations.

Analytics & Process Improvement

- Analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance data.
- Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions.
- Improve forecasting, replenishment, and inventory planning processes.
- Support ERP and system enhancement initiatives.

Logistics & Operational Support

- Oversee freight and logistics activities.
- Coordinate critical parts sourcing and expediting.
- Monitor backorders and supplier lead times.
- Work closely with operations and branch teams to support customer uptime.

What Success Looks Like In this role, you will be expected to improve:

- Inventory turns
- Product availability
- Fill rates
- Inventory accuracy
- Supplier performance
- Lead-time reliability
- Cost management
- Obsolete inventory levels
- Supply chain reporting and visibility
- Overall customer service and operational efficiency

You should be comfortable with ambiguity, change, and continuous improvement. Not every process will be fully defined when you arrive—and that is intentional.

We are looking for someone who sees that as an opportunity rather than a problem.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who combines practical supply chain experience, strong business judgment, initiative, and the ability to build and improve systems.

Required Qualifications

- Demonstratable knowledge of heavy equipment parts.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement, inventory management, materials management, or a related field.
- A post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management,



Procurement, Logistics, or a related field
- Experience leading, supervising, or developing employees.
- Experience managing purchasing and supplier relationships from sourcing through delivery.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, replenishment, lead times, purchasing practices, and stock availability.
- Experience negotiating pricing, terms, freight, lead times, and other supplier requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to make sound business decisions.
- Experience developing, implementing, or improving processes, procedures, systems, and reporting.
- Ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge existing practices, and implement practical improvements.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers, employees, customers, and senior management.
- Proficiency with ERP, inventory management, purchasing, or other business management systems.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel or comparable data-analysis tools.
- SCMP designation (or working toward designation).
- Experience in heavy equipment, construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, or industrial parts distribution.
- Multi-branch inventory management experience.
- Experience with Power BI, advanced analytics, or reporting tools.
- Experience building or restructuring a supply chain function.

Who Will Thrive Here You will be successful in this role if you:

- Take ownership and initiative.
- Enjoy solving complex operational problems.
- Are comfortable making decisions and driving change.
- Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Build strong working relationships internally and externally.
- Challenge existing processes respectfully and constructively.
- Enjoy creating systems, structure, and accountability.
- Want the opportunity to make a visible impact on a growing business.

Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the future of supply chain within a growing heavy equipment organization. Your ideas, expertise, and leadership will directly influence how the business operates and grows.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, build something lasting, and grow professionally as the company grows, we'd like to hear from you.

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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