Managing DP World’s Canada freight forwarding and supply chain commercial strategy. Developing services, customer relationships, trade opportunities, pricing models, and business - unit execution.
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Supply Chain Specialist – New Product Introduction
Posted 5 days ago
About the role
- Spécialiste chaîne d’approvisionnement pilotant les coûts, fournisseurs et lancements de produits électroniques chez Kontron Canada. Collaboration avec les équipes d’ingénierie, production et logistique.
Responsibilities
- Identify and update cost estimates for goods and report new product costs against the target budget
- Support customer quotation and proposal activities by establishing baseline product costs
- Ensure communication among stakeholders to achieve cost targets
- Monitor the market value and availability of raw materials
- Collaborate with Engineering, Commodity Management, and other stakeholders to select new suppliers
- Establish and maintain supplier relationships, improve costs and quality, and reduce risks
- Analyze and improve supply chain processes to reduce costs and lead times
- Collaborate with Product Development, Production, and Logistics teams to develop new product launch plans
- Support the team and electronics manufacturing partners in meeting production ramp-up schedules for products under development
- Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Coordinate meetings and conference calls with global partners
- Participate in continuous improvement projects
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 8 years of experience in the electronics supply chain industry
- Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Knowledge of AS9102 standards
- Knowledge of the electrical, avionics, defense, and telecommunications industries
- Knowledge of SAP, CalcuQuote, and WayRTS
- Ability to read mechanical drawings
- French and English, both spoken and written; functional proficiency in both languages is required
- Self-motivated and confident
- Strong ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Able to perform effectively under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Flexible with excellent communication skills
Benefits
- Permanent, daytime position with a 37.5-hour workweek
- Competitive salary, reviewed annually
- Generous vacation policy and numerous personal days
- Comprehensive group insurance plan, including telemedicine
- Group RRSP with contributions from Kontron Canada
- Work-family-personal life balance, including the option to work remotely a few days per week, if desired
- Social and sports activities, including access to a volleyball and soccer field
- Various training opportunities for your professional development
- Exciting career path across a variety of business sectors
- Dedicated days for individual and team innovation projects
- Modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment
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