Supply Chain Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Kepler is on a Mission to bring the internet to space.

Incorporated in 2015, Kepler's guiding star is to enable the space economy through the creation of a communication network in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) that will provide connectivity services to other space missions, be they on orbit in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond.

With an expanding base of early customers and our first 21 satellites in orbit, Kepler is continuing to grow and expand its most important asset - the Team Based out of our HQ in Toronto and with an office in the UK and a newly formed office in the US we are building towards a truly global company delivering a product for the whole world.

As the supply chain coordinator, you'll support Kepler's company-wide supply chain activities, ensuring our engineering and manufacturing teams have the supplies and parts needed to design, test, and produce Kepler's next-generation constellation of satellites.

You'll also play a critical role in shipping out our satellites and equipment to virtually any place in the world You'll own the upstream and downstream supply chain including logistics, customs, export permits, inventory, purchasing, and inventory management.

In this truly exciting position, there will be a mix of following established and routine processes while also having the opportunity to improve the day-to-day of our sourcing, procurement, logistics, and inventory management activities.

We'll be looking to you to maintain the processes playbook and implement new systems to add value to our supply chain activities.

If you're the person who refuses to accept "because that's how we've always done it", and someone with an "I'll figure it out" attitude, we want to hear from you

Responsibilities:

Manage logistics for pickups and deliveries of all shipments both domestically and internationally, including customs paperwork preparation and coordination with courier services
Receive all inbound shipments and document in Netsuite ERP
Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders (POs) for goods and services using Netsuite software, send POs to vendors and follow up on outstanding POs
Communicate with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as cost, lead times, availability of stock, and delivery schedules
Manage relationships, facilitating communication between vendors and internal teams (engineering, product development, production...), negotiating terms and conditions, and resolving quality issues
Monitor supplier performance and inventory needs to identify potential issues in the supply chain
Support inventory management activities such as cycle counts and stock accuracy reporting
Support sourcing and supply chain risk assessment activities

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Procurement/Engineering or any other related field
1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
Excellent software skills, with the ability to learn new software quickly
Affinity for turning an ambiguous and unstructured situation into a repeatable process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable liaising with external parties
Must be able to move delivered packages as required (up to 10kg)

Bonus Points:

Previous experience purchasing mechanical and electrical components/supplies from international suppliers
Previous experience working with customs and international shipments

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities.

Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.