Supply Chain Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Canada Swap Robotics Full time

Are you interested in working with a promising start-up in one of the hottest fields of technology today? We are a Kitchener, Ontario-based start-up that designs and manufactures 100% electric grass cutting and snow removal robots. Sustainability is our mission and safety is our number one priority. With clients all over Canada and plans to expand into the USA this year, we are the future of sustainable, robotic sidewalk snow plowing and grass cutting. In our collaborative and innovative work environment, we believe anything is possible with the right team and the right tools

In your job as Supply Chain Coordinator, you are responsible for managing the supply chain, production planning and forecasting, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, and coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs. You will optimize purchasing activities and processes as well as source new products as needed. You have excellent communication and organizational skills and are highly detail-oriented.

We are looking for someone who is in the Waterloo region and able to work in-office due to the nature of work performed.

**Responsibilities**:

- Supply Chain Management and forecasting production planning
- Managing daily purchasing activities to ensure procurement of production materials
- Managing the BOM and ensuring design updates are reflected in what’s being purchased (ECNs)
- Dealing with and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Keeping track of and managing payments to vendors
- Tracking and receiving orders, managing material inventory
- Managing purchasing budgets and reporting on cost savings opportunities
- Developing and improving purchasing strategies
- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
- Maintaining the supplier database, purchase order records and related documentation

**Required Skills/Experience**:

- Highly attentive to detail
- Post-secondary education in business or purchasing management, supply chain management, or business development
- Superior communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Independent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Proven organizational and planning skills
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Experience with Excel and Google Suite, especially Google Sheets
- Problem solving supply chain issues
- ECN reasoning/troubleshooting
- Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
- 1-3 years experience in a supervisory or leadership role
- Engineering management as an asset
- Gant chart software
- Float, Unleashed

**Nice to Haves**:

- Understanding of engineering drawings
- Experience working at a startup or small company
- Experience in a manufacturing environment

**Why work for us?**
- Welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team environment
- Flexible working hours
- Modern office and Green Energy technology
- Exciting Startup with lots of opportunity to have your voice heard
- Stock options
- Swap Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know if any accommodation is needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be kept confidential._



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