Supply Chain Manager

4 weeks ago

Greater Vancouver, Canada VSSL Full time

Who We Are:

At VSSL, our mission is to empower each other to play in the wilderness. We believe the further we go, the more we will discover. Our vision is to establish VSSL as the leader in premium outdoor coffee gear through innovative and uncompromising products that enrich our consumers’ experience in the wild.


The Opportunity:

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of our supply chain operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products to our customers. This position will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, strategic supplier relationships, and implementing best practices to enhance overall supply chain performance. This is a multi-faceted role and requires experience managing external offshore manufacturers as well as internal supply chain management.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Be the voice of, and a champion for the Brand throughout the Supply Chain.
  • Implement best practices and standard operating procedures throughout the Supply Chain, including: Supplier agreements, factory certifications, and quality standards.
  • Manage 3 rd party production to our standards, ensuring quality expectations are met and production meets our GTM timelines.
  • Negotiate the best terms, pricing and service levels to meet our financial and business requirements.
  • Strategically plan and replenish inventory based on customer forecasts and demands, finding a balance between maximizing inventory turnover and meeting customer requirements.
  • Optimize inbound and outbound transportation, including cross-border logistics and third-party logistics (3PL) relationships.
  • Manage and leverage warranty and returns process to drive customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
  • Actively seek and implement cost reduction opportunities across the supply chain operations.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to ensure optimal cost and operational performance.
  • Minimize and mitigate slow-moving and obsolete inventory through periodic reviews and communication to the commercial teams.

 

Who You Are:

  • A strong negotiator; unlikely to take no for an answer, you work through perceived roadblocks, whilst maintaining and often strengthening relationships.
  • An excellent communicator; able to explain things in a way that is clear, concise and easy to understand.
  • A catalyst for change; never happy with just ‘ok’, and always seeking ways to do things better.
  • Positive, professional, and h ighly collaborative; you work with a low ago approach amongst the team, always working towards the common goal.
  • Hyper-organized; you excel at prioritizing tasks while maintaining control and discipline across a broad area of responsibility.
  • A leader: you propel the business forward, ensuring alignment and providing clear direction for the team's success.


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field an asset.
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain within a distribution environment.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, procurement practices, and logistics operations a must.
  • Experience with offshore supplier management required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Eagerness and ability to travel to Asia 4-6 times per year.


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