Vice President Supply Chain Operations - Whitby, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation

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Whitby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location: Whitby, ON, CA, L1N 9X1
Req ID: 46249
Status: Regular
Working Conditions: Onsite
Education/Certification Requirement: University degree in Science, Engineering, Business or related field is required
Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Travel: As required, Mainly GTA / Durham region
Deadline to Apply: May, 31, 2024
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and changemakers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life both in and out of work.
This position is transitioning to OPG.

Corporate Headquarters:

In the Summer of 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters situated at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario.

This new space will facilitate teamwork, collaboration, and innovation to help us accomplish our mission of electrifying life in one generation.

ACCOMMODATIONS-
JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a business-focused, results-driven, and experienced leader to join its Supply Chain team in the role of Vice President Supply Chain Operations. Reporting to the Chief Supply Officer, the Vice President Supply Chain Operations holds a crucial position in planning, sourcing, and delivering Supply Services across the company's business units. The role includes overseeing all aspects of sourcing and planning, such as procurement, quality assurance, inspections, and performance reporting.
This presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement, and educational initiatives as part of the company's dedication to expanding its social license.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Contribute to strategic planning throughout OPG, collaborating closely with OPG leadership on commercial strategies and project planning across the business.
Ensure alignment of Supply Chain input with Enterprise strategies in purchasing decisions.
Establish and nurture client/partner relationships with Business Unit leaders and internal/external stakeholders of OPG.
Comprehend the business's supply requirements and develop long-term supply strategies and tactical plans to support the Enterprise's Business Partners.
Lead negotiations with vendors for sourcing initiatives and other commercial agreements across OPG and for all purchases serving Business Partners, including strategically aligning purchases, shipping, storage, and inventory management to support business plans, business unit costs, and financial implications on budgets.
Continually evaluate the state of the Supply Chain, its practices, personnel, IT solutions, and support for business partners.
Implement appropriate initiatives and programs to ensure continuous process enhancement, utilizing industry best practices, benchmarking, and assessments of business partners' needs.
Formulate and execute succession and development plans for all staff to assist organizations throughout the company.
Manage all supply-related Operations functions to uphold the daily operations of the generating stations (procurement, inspection upon receipt, vendor quality inspection, performance reporting, warehouse management, emergent customer response program, service desk, logistics).
Develop demand plans and provide daily guidance to procurement and sourcing staff to eliminate stockouts and establish stocking levels according to established parameters.
Evaluate vendor performance through relevant reporting and mechanisms, ensure the use and review of audit programs, and supervise material provided to users to enhance vendor quality and overall performance.
Engage in Supplier Relationship Management by employing consistent measures, communications, and best practices from an Enterprise perspective to support strategic vendor management at OPG.
Participate in strategic planning across OPG, especially with OPG leadership on commercial strategies and project planning for all business projects.
Interact as necessary with OPG Provincial and Federal Shareholder Relations and shareholder/government bodies.
Develop and implement strategies leading to master service agreements, Vendor of Records, and strategic commercial arrangements.
Establish a robust interface with Engineering and Asset demand groups to ensure integration and demand signals that support strategic procurement.
Oversee and execute inventory responsibilities to support the operating stations and meet annual inventory count requirements, aligning with OPG Finance's expectations.