Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

2 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Solink Full time

**Director of Supply Chain and Logistics**

A job at Solink means working with an amazing team and tackling one of the biggest data problems out there. We are growth equity backed and focus on continuous execution to delight our customers. We have a creative and collaborative work environment, and all of our employees have meaningful equity in the company.

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A bit about the role _**

As the Director of Fulfillment, Inventory, Shipping and Receiving, RMA, and Provisioning, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of our equipment journey, from forecasting and ordering, to warehouse, to customer and back. Your role will involve strategic planning, process optimization projects, team leadership, and a strong focus on customer experience. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about tech, security, and the varying industries that we serve.

**WHO YOU ARE**:

- You have a positive attitude and the ability to make a difference.
- You have an ability to prioritize, problem solve, and keep things in perspective based on business needs and risk.
- You have a strong desire to want to build something, to lead, to get things done and to have fun at it.
- You are comfortable wearing many hats. You use a common sense approach to simplify problems and process-driven approach to tackle said problems efficiently and effectively.
- You are strategic and think about your objectives at a strategic level.
- Process is important to you to the core because you know it’s important to build something that has repeatable success.
- You see an opportunity and take it. You are a phenomenal negotiator, using leverage and creativity to conjure situations to benefit all parties, particularly your group or company.
- You are “customer-obsessed” - ensuring customers are raving fans of Solink is very personal to you.
- You are a self-sufficient learner and DIY’er, and you have an innate desire and abilities to figure things out.
- You are a Google expert in problem-solving things you have never encountered before.

**_ Bonus if_**
- You have experience as a business owner, operator or entrepreneur is an asset.
- You have experience in security ecosystem, particularly as a security integrator is an asset.
- Proficiency in one or more of Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Arabic, would be considered an asset.

**SECURITY REQUIREMENTS**:

- Be a Canadian Citizen (dual citizens included), or eligible to work in Canada;
- Be willing to comply with Solink’s own security policies and standards.

**YOUR BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE**
- You have Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- You have 10+ years of experience managing or leading a global fulfillment, inventory, shipping and receiving, RMA, quality control and provisioning teams.
- You have proven experience in a managerial or leadership role within procurement, demonstrating progression and increased responsibility over time.
- You have a track record of achieving significant cost savings, efficiency improvements and breaking records in other various key performance indicators.
- You have hands-on experience with global strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction strategies.
- You are Proficient in implementing and managing enabling tools and technologies, such as spreadsheets, procure-to-pay, product lifecycle, e-procurement and inventory modules of ERP systems.
- You are a strong communicator and proficient in English.
- You can travel (it’s required for this role).

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
- You will develop and implement strategies for efficient order fulfillment, inventory management, shipping, receiving, returns processing, and provisioning.
- You will make data-driven decisions. Analyze and report on key performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions. Implement processes where key data is missing to allow for visibility in that area.
- You will oversee the production and provisioning of equipment, through collaborating with internal departments for accurate forecasting.
- You will manage our suppliers, tracking quality, efficiency and adherence to SLAs and other contract obligations.
- You will drive down unit economic costs and risks by developing volume-based ordering techniques, finding alternative suppliers, creative sourcing and/or identifying new methods of production
- You will manage the RMA and quality control processes, maximizing on cost recovery leveraging warranties provided by our suppliers, evaluating root causes to reduce return rate and reducing average resolution time
- You will oversee the management of inventory, ensuring each unit is accounted for wherever in the world, evaluating true carrying costs, and ensuring optimal stock levels to balance cost and customer experience
- You will manage and optimize shipping and receiving op



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