Location: Greater Toronto Area
Vacancy: This posting is for a currently open position.
Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000 base salary
COMPANY PROFILE
Are you a high-performing supply chain leader with a passion for optimizing end-to-end operations and building resilient, best-in-class networks across Canada and the U.S.? Would you be excited to join a global manufacturing organization that is accelerating its growth across both countries, powered by innovation, advanced technologies, and a strong industrial legacy? If you bring a track record of improving performance, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering measurable operational impact, the National Supply Chain Manager role could be an excellent next step.
Our client is a long-established global leader with over 200 years of history and sustained international success. In recent years, they have significantly strengthened their presence in the North American market and continue to build strong momentum. With a clear ambition to double their business over the next five years, they are deeply committed to a performance-oriented culture, ongoing development, and investing in their people.
JOB SUMMARY
As National Supply Chain Manager, you will lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain across Canada, ensuring the efficient flow of materials, information, and products from suppliers to customers, while balancing service levels, cost, inventory, and operational performance.
The role is approximately 70% supply chain leadership and 30% procurement, covering demand and inventory planning, logistics, supplier performance, and sourcing activities. You will report to the Operations and Supply Chain Director and work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Manufacturing to support business growth and drive operational excellence.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supply Chain Planning & Operations (70%)
- Lead end-to-end supply chain planning across demand, inventory, and capacity.
- Drive the S&OP process and ensure alignment across Sales and Operations.
- Optimize inventory, logistics, and distribution to balance service, cost, and working capital.
- Monitor key KPIs (OTIF, service levels, inventory turns, cost-to-serve) and drive improvements.
- Lead continuous improvement and support supply chain risk and continuity planning.
Procurement & Supplier Management (30%)
- Oversee sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and performance management.
- Ensure supplier performance across cost, quality, and service.
- Develop strategic supplier partnerships and drive value/cost optimization.
- Support sourcing strategy and risk mitigation initiatives.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and develop the Supply Chain team.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Manufacturing.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Performance & Risk Management
- Track and interpret key supply chain metrics such as OTIF, inventory turnover, service levels, and cost-to-serve.
- Drive performance enhancement initiatives across the supply chain.
- Anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions, including supplier and external risk factors.
- Support the development and execution of contingency plans and business continuity frameworks.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or procurement functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and working across multiple stakeholders.
- Comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations from planning through to supplier management.
- Comfortable working with ERP systems and leveraging data for decision-making.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with a solution-oriented approach.
- Track record of driving continuous improvement and operational performance.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy taking ownership, and want to work within a global organization that supports ongoing learning and growth, we’d love to connect with you. Submit your application confidentially via the “Submit your Resume” button for prompt consideration.
The employer may use AI-assisted tools during the screening of applicants.
Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on clients’ needs and candidates’ goals.
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