Director, Material Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead a global supply planning team, including a substantial group located in Thailand.

• Take ownership of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) within an outsourced framework.

• Act as the main escalation contact for issues related to material shortages, supply risks, and challenges in delivery commitments.

• Facilitate cross-functional production and supplier meetings.

• Collaborate with inventory management to optimize service levels, working capital, and inventory risks.

• Ensure precise forecast development and provide timely updates to manufacturing partners.

• Advocate for supply chain transformation projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business Administration.

• Significant experience in leading material management or supply planning teams within mid-to-large organizations.

• Extensive knowledge in materials planning, sourcing and procurement, outsourced manufacturing processes, new product launches, and contract manufacturer oversight.

• Strong familiarity with material requirements planning and enterprise resource planning systems, as well as standards for materials management and just-in-time principles.

• Proven analytical skills, including the ability to quickly integrate and interpret complex data sets using Microsoft Excel.

• Demonstrated project management experience in support of cross-functional and multi-regional initiatives.

• Capacity to influence results and lead collaboratively within global, matrixed organizations.

• Proficiency in English and willingness to work across different time zones, including urgent interactions with manufacturing partners.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Professional development opportunities.