Supply Chain Manager

2 weeks ago

Kitchener ON, Canada Forwardedu Full time

About Forward Education

Do you want to help inspire future generations to make the world a better place?We’re bringing creativity, coding skills and inspiring Climate Action lessons to the forefront of learning in K-12 classrooms around the world We believe that technology will unlock a brighter future for us all and that these young generations will help lead the way.

The race to take on Climate Change and the various challenges we face in restoring balance with our planet is the next great Moonshot of our era. Industries will be transformed and millions of jobs will be created in service of making our collective home sustainable. We need these young generations to have hope, inspiration and a variety of technical skills to make that happen - and with the help of great teachers that’s where we come in.

At Forward Education, we make classroom learning systems that make it easy to teach coding in the context of Climate Action technologies and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Students learn about an issue like forest fires and then build/code their own automated tree seeding vehicle while learning about similar projects in the Amazon rainforest. We bring the real world to the classroom to educate, inspire and steer them to the endless opportunities to be a part of making the world a better place.

Join us in our mission to make a brighter tomorrow.

About You

Our pace of growth brings a lot of change and ambiguity. We thrive on working hard to bring our shared vision to reality. This means that Forward Edu is not the right place for everyone.

Before you apply, consider if you can:

  • Make a lasting impact on the world through your work
  • Demonstrate initiative and commitment to excellence
  • Thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to change
  • Communicate effectively while embracing diverse perspectives
  • Set and achieve ambitious goals to drive success
  • Energize our work culture with enthusiasm and a positive attitude
  • Grow personally and professionally alongside a like-minded team
  • The Role

Forward Education is looking for a supply chain manager to manage and scale our production overseas, while making sure that we have the right inventory on hand and in warehouses around the world to serve our reseller partners. This role will require prior experience with working with manufacturers in China to ensure high quality and cost effective manufacturing of a variety of our robotics kits and STEM products for schools.

Job Responsibilities
  • Acts as the key point of contact with suppliers and internal customers and act as a liaison between parties to translate requirements for specifications.
  • Uses technical expertise to source and research services, parts, supplies, products and equipment for purchase.
  • Leads the RFP process and analyzes prices, terms, and conditions from multiple sources and creates comparative tables.
  • Controls and negotiates costs, solves problems and ensures timely supply.
  • Assists in vendor/contracted services and parts sourcing and selection, securing quotations, and rates.
  • Manages global inventories to ensure timely availability of a variety of products to service our direct customers and reseller partners in countries around the world.
  • Collaborate with finance team on Spend Analysis and monthly inventory reconciliation
  • Follows GMP and regulatory requirements, and ensures quality standards are met.
  • Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
  • Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • Degree/diploma in an engineering/technical discipline.
  • Purchasing Management Association of Canada designation or working towards completion of certification
  • Minimum 3 years experience in general purchasing.
  • Pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic industry experience is considered an asset.
  • Proven experience using ERP Management Systems and MS Office Suite applications with advanced knowledge of
  • PowerPoint and Word.
  • Advanced Excel skills are required.
  • Expertise in procurement principles and MRP principles.
  • Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to work independently.
  • Proven analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and achieve results.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects.
  • Able to work effectively in a cross-functional setting as a team player in
  • Ability to challenge status quo and adapt precedent from traditional approaches to develop solutions.
Some of our great benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • 15 days vacation to start
  • Hybrid work model
  • Medical, dental, vision and extended health coverage from day one - no waiting period
  • 2 paid “Because We Care” days (pet bereavement, religious holiday, mental health support, etc.)
  • $500 Wellness Spending Account
  • Virtual Health Support
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