We are working with an upcoming brand and company seeking a new position to fill!

A Director of Supply Chain  who will oversee and optimize the entire supply chain process,
from procurement to delivery. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational efciency and
exceptional customer satisfaction. You’ll lead a team of professionals and collaborate with
internal and external partners to build a world-class supply chain tailored for
e-commerce.
Is this for you?
We are growing so rapidly, so things are changing quickly, and an in-house presence is
required.

Responsibilities:
● Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with business
goals, focusing on scalability, efciency, and cost optimization.
● Oversee inventory planning and control to ensure product availability while
minimizing carrying costs.
● Work alongside the Fulllment Director for shipping, warehousing, and distribution
networks concerns.
● Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous
improvement and innovation.
● Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and leverage data analytics to identify
opportunities for improvement.
● Identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate
disruptions.
● Coordinating with Sales, Quality, Finance, and Fulllment teams to ensure smooth
operations.
● Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, factories, and stakeholders
across the supply chain.
● Travel to factories as necessary to oversee the supply chain process, to maintain
relationships, discuss volume and production capacity.
● Collaborate with factory management to ensure timely delivery of products while
maintaining quality control.
● Collaborate with the product innovation and design team to ensure new product and
marketing ideas and new manufacturing partners are added to the supply chain
workow and planned for.
● Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) to implement best practices, QA/QC
programs, and corrective actions for quality improvements.
● Develop and execute production plans to meet company milestones and targets,
adjusting strategies as needed to maintain timelines.
● Lead production team by setting performance goals, providing training, and
motivating staff to achieve optimal performance.
● Implement lean manufacturing techniques to minimize waste, improve productivity,
and streamline operations.
● Ensure compliance with all relevant import standards, including Canadian and U.S.
regulations.
● Evaluate and appraise vendor performance regularly, identifying areas for
improvement and taking corrective action as needed.
● Lead the implementation of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system,
ensuring seamless integration with existing business operations.
SUMMARIZED FOR JD:
● Develop and execute a scalable, efcient supply chain strategy aligned with business
objectives.
● Oversee inventory management to balance product availability and carrying costs.
● Collaborate with the Fulllment Director on shipping, warehousing, and distribution.
● Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, promoting continuous
improvement.
● Monitor KPIs and use data analytics to identify and implement process improvements.
● Mitigate supply chain risks through contingency planning and proactive
management.
● Coordinate with Sales, Quality, Finance, and Fulllment teams to ensure operational
efciency.
● Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, factories, and stakeholders.
● Travel to factories to oversee production, maintain relationships, and discuss capacity.
● Collaborate with factory management to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery.
● Support new product development by integrating design and innovation teams into
supply chain workows.
● Partner with Quality Assurance to enforce QA/QC standards and drive quality
improvements.
● Develop and adjust production plans to meet company targets and deadlines.
● Implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and improve efciency.
● Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. import regulations.
● Regularly evaluate vendor performance and address areas needing improvement.
● Lead the implementation of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
Qualications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations
Management, or a related eld (Master’s degree preferred).
● 7+ years of experience in supply chain, production, or operations management, with a
proven track record of leadership and strategic planning.
● Experience in manufacturing, logistics, and vendor management, preferably in
international supply chains.
● Prociency in supply chain management software and PLM is considered a strong
asset.
● Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and logistics
processes.
● Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. import/export regulations and compliance
standards