Plan and manage the flow of materials and finished goods across sourcing, production, warehousing, and delivery

Build demand forecasts and supply plans from sales data, market signals, and planning tools, including AI-assisted forecasting

Manage inventory to balance service levels, cost, and cash, and cut stockouts, excess stock, and obsolescence

Manage cross-border shipments between Canada, the US, and overseas, including customs documentation, Incoterms, and CUSMA/USMCA origin requirements

Work with customs brokers, carriers, and freight forwarders to control transit time, duties, and landed cost

Place and track purchase orders, expedite critical shipments, and resolve delays and shortages

Work in ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder

Analyze data with Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau to find savings, risks, and trends

Support sales and operations planning (S&OP;) so sales, finance, and operations work from one plan

Lead Lean and continuous improvement projects that remove waste and cost

Partner with procurement, manufacturing, quality, finance, and customer service teams

Supply Chain Specialist I - 0-2 years : Order management, expediting, inventory tracking, reporting, and shipment documentation, learning our network with a dedicated mentor

Supply Chain Specialist II - 2-5 years : leading improvement projects; Senior Supply Chain Specialist - 5+ years : Leading planning and sourcing strategy, managing key supplier relationships,



driving cost and resilience initiatives, supporting S&OP;

Many of our specialists have moved into supply chain management, procurement leadership, trade compliance, and logistics and operations roles.

Understanding of supply chain fundamentals: demand planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics

Robust analytical skills and comfort with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling)

Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Internships, co-ops, warehouse or logistics experience, and military logistics experience all count

Legal authorization to work in Canada (citizens, permanent residents, and valid work permit holders)

APICS CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, Lean Six Sigma, or the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada's SCMP designation (we support it)

Experience with ERP and planning tools (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, Coupa)

Knowledge of CBSA customs processes, tariff classification, and import/export compliance

SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or Python for analysis

Experience with strategic sourcing, RFPs, contract negotiation, or total cost of ownership analysis

Familiarity with warehouse management (WMS) and transportation management (TMS) systems

Industry experience in [manufacturing, retail, CPG, healthcare, automotive, food and beverage, e-commerce, etc.]

Fluency in French, an asset for roles serving Quebec or bilingual partners [if applicable]

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📌 Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 SMARTFOX
📍 Toronto