Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or inventory management within a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of inventory management principles including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, EOQ, and forecast variability
• Demonstrated experience managing and negotiating with suppliers, including performance management
• Hands-on experience with SAP (strongly preferred) or a comparable ERP system
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Professional references and a background screening will be conducted for candidates moving forward in the selection process

Role Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to balance customer service, working capital, and operational efficiency
• Set, maintain, and continuously improve planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, and order quantities
• Analyze and manage the impact of inventory decisions on service levels, cash flow, and operational risk
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, engineering, and finance to align forecasts, purchasing, and supply plans
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and ongoing performance management
• Monitor supplier KPIs and address delivery, quality, and lead-time issues
• Identify and mitigate supply risks while supporting cost reduction and service improvement initiatives
• Utilize SAP for purchasing, inventory management, and MRP activities
• Maintain accurate master data including items, suppliers, lead times, and safety stock
• Use system data and KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
• This role reports directly to Operations Leadership and works closely with multiple internal departments on a daily basis

What’s Offered

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Port Coquitlam, BC
• Monday to Friday work schedule
• Flexible start times between 7:00am – 8:30am (8-hour workdays)
• $60,000 – $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Additional Details

• ASAP start available
• This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants who are legally eligible to work in British Columbia
• Only electronic applications will be considered
• The posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected