Overview: Are you looking to make a positive impact on climate change and be a leader in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry in Canada? Charge Solar is Canada’s largest solar, battery storage and EV charging solutions provider. Headquartered in Victoria BC, we provide products and engineering services to installers across the country.

We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and support the continued growth of Charge Solar and the renewable energy industry. While future opportunities within the Supply Chain team or elsewhere in the organization may become available, continued employment beyond the contract term cannot be guaranteed. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team of experienced solar professionals helping us make a positive impact on the environment and continue to transform the way electricity is generated in Canada.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for employees from all walks of life. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. We hire based on talent and we’re excited to hear what you will bring to our team!

Location: Primarily in office in either our Barrie, ON or Victoria, BC location.

Reports to: VP, Operations

Primary Outcome

Support Charge Solar's growth by ensuring inventory availability, supplier performance, and procurement activities are executed efficiently and accurately. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining product availability, optimizing inventory levels, managing supplier relationships, and supporting a best-in-class customer experience through effective supply chain execution.

Primary Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

- Create accurate and complete purchase orders, ensuring all required information is included, such as pricing, quantities, delivery requirements, supplier details, and supporting documentation.
- Manage open purchase orders from issuance through delivery, proactively following up with suppliers on order status, lead times, shipment schedules, documentation, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate and manage drop-ship orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery directly from suppliers to customer locations while maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delivery issues,



shortages, discrepancies, and urgent material requirements.
- Obtain missing packing slips, proof of delivery documents, and supporting records required for invoice processing and payment.
- Source and procure inventory, production materials, and operational supplies to support business requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to maintain optimal stock availability and prevent shortages.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and delivery expectations with suppliers.
- Analyze sales trends, inventory levels and demand patterns to adjust purchasing strategies and optimize stock levels throughout seasonal fluctuations.
- Identify excess, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory and support disposition and inventory reduction initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management

- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that support service, quality and cost objectives.
- Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, late deliveries, shortages and invoice discrepancies.
- Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and inventory optimization.

Quoting & Operational Support

- Partner with Operational Peers to support inventory planning, stock transfers, replenishment strategies, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Obtain supplier pricing, lead-time, and availability information for special-order and non-stock items.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams to support customer quotations with accurate cost and supply data.

General Operations

- Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, supplier and procurement records within company systems.
- Prepare reports, analyze key performance metrics, and provide insights to support operational decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, purchasing procedures, and internal controls.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Order Management, Sales, Accounting, Marketing, and Leadership to ensure timely, cost-effective service.




- Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with other operational and administrative responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications

- Strong understanding of inventory management, procurement processes, demand planning, and supply chain best practices.
- Experience using ERP systems for purchasing, inventory control, planning, and purchase order management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and supplier documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business requirements.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Operations, Order Management, Sales, Engineering, Accounting, and Marketing teams.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Desired Qualifications

- Professional designation or coursework toward APICS, CPIM, or CSCP or a related supply chain certification.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management or supply chain operations.
- Experience supporting multi-site or national distribution operations.
- Experience within a distribution, manufacturing or industrial products workplace.
- Knowledge of import/export requirements, customs documentation, and Incoterms.
- Experience with domestic and international purchasing, freight coordination and logistics management.

About Us: Charge Solar is dedicated to helping Canadians use solar electricity in their homes and businesses. With over 30 years of industry experience, we use our knowledge base and the best equipment available to provide quality energy solutions. We have trained installers across the country and can ensure your project delivers clean, reliable energy from the sun. We have approximately 70 employees with offices in Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Barrie, Montreal and Dartmouth. We service the Canadian market with 9 warehouses from Victoria to Halifax.

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Supply Chain Specialist (Barrie)
🏢 Charge Solar
📍 Barrie