Supply Chain Manager - Calgary, Canada - Caltrax Inc

Caltrax Inc

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

CALTRAX is a full service independent railcar repair company providing service in Western Canada from two facilities located in Calgary and Raymond Alberta.

We provide full service tank and freight car maintenance and repair, interior lining and cleaning, blast and paint.

Reporting to the Director, Operations, this position will be responsible for locating suppliers, negotiating company's purchasing agreements and making sure material and products are on hand to meet the job demands.

You must have a drive to succeed, be eager to implement change and ready to support a dynamic and growing team.

Responsibilities Include:

Purchase materials that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the customer
Developing, implementing and maintaining SCM strategies that increase efficiency and speed of supply operations
Negotiate contracts with vendors
Monitoring cost and staying within budgets
Track inventory and restock goods in a timely manner
Evaluate requests to make appropriate recommendations before quickly and accurately sourcing required goods and services
Work with operations department to determine appropriate inventory levels
Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, and to leverage the organization's purchasing power
Execute and participate in performance, business, and financial reviews with suppliers, based on KPIs
Preparing and submitting weekly, monthly and quarterly counts and reporting
Remain current on supply market trends, supplier economics, and best practice sourcing
Respond to requests for information from operations team
Establish standardized reporting on vendor performance in order to optimize vendor management
Develop policies and processes where necessary with a focus on continuous performance improvement
Manage a team of procurement professionals in carrying out duties.

Requirements and Skills:

Bachelor's Degree
SCMP Designation a definite asset
35 years' experience in the rail or heavy machinery industry
Negotiation experience with an ability to resolve conflicts, address disputes, and negotiate agreements
Strong understanding of complex contract language with a strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills
Resultsdriven mindset, with capability to problem solve using analytical thinking
Excellent relationship building capability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience leading a team in meeting objectives