Director, Inventory and Logistics (Hybrid)
About The Position
Kardium has developed a revolutionary medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to serious complications. The Globe® Pulsed Field System is designed to offer significant advantages over existing treatments. The company has received FDA approval and is launching the Globe System commercially, marking an exciting phase of growth. In this hybrid role, located in Burnaby, BC, you will collaborate with operational leaders to manage inventory, warehousing, and product delivery needs, ensuring efficient and effective inventory movements and meeting customer delivery commitments.
Requirements
- Degree in Operations Management, Trade and Transportation Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior operations leadership role, preferably in a complex manufacturing and distribution environment
- Proven experience scaling warehousing and distribution functions to high commercial volumes
- Strong analytic, strategic thinking and operational planning skills
- Strong working knowledge of international trade agreements and compliance
- Experience sourcing and qualifying warehousing and logistics providers
- Excellent supplier relationship management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication and technical documentation skills
Responsibilities
- Direct and mentor inventory and logistics leaders across all Kardium manufacturing sites
- Grow a high-performance team culture, driving engagement, retention and employee development
- Instill a continuous improvement mindset and drive programs to improve efficiency and control of inventory and logistics processes
- Manage all raw materials, WIP and FG inventory located at Kardium and third-party warehouses
- Ensure materials at all Kardium locations are stored in appropriate conditions that meet applicable environmental requirements
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (Inventory accuracy, etc.) and set standards to direct site and team actions and performance
- Monitor inventory service levels to the manufacturing floor and drive corrective actions to resolve and eliminate disruptions
- Direct the sourcing, qualification, and cost and delivery performance management of all logistics and inventory warehousing partners
- Direct and manage all trade compliance activities, taking advantage of available trade classifications to ensure any taxes and tariffs paid are minimized
- Ensure Kardium’s distribution strategy for medical devices is scalable at a global level
- Champion and drive a safety-first culture, and ensure compliance with all local environment, health and safety regulations
Benefits
- Total cash compensation includes base salary plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plan (RRSP)
- Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for permanent employees, effective Day 1 with no waiting period
- 3 personal days per year
- Support for employee and dependent well-being
- Career progression and learning support
- Professional membership support
- Top-up for maternity leave & adoptive leave
- Benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment
- Stock option plan for permanent employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
