Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

Profound Medical•Mississauga, ON

3d•CA$110,000 - CA$140,000

About The Position

The Manager of Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for managing day-to-day logistics, procurement, inventory operational activities to support business objectives and customer requirements. This role oversees the flow of material from supplier sourcing and purchasing through manufacturing and final customer delivery. The manager will work cross-functionally to improve logistics processes, support international shipments, and implement robust inventory controls. This role requires a proactive thinker to ensure that the manufacturing team has the right materials at the right time to meet revenue demands.

Requirements

8+ years in Logistics/Supply Chain
At least 3 years in the Medical Device or highly regulated manufacturing sector preferred.
Deep knowledge of International Customs Regulations (Canada/USA/EU/APAC) and ERP systems.
Proven ability to build departments from scratch and separate "Supply Chain" functions from "Manufacturing" functions.
Solid understanding of electro-mechanical supply chain management.

Nice To Haves

An MBA in Supply Chain is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate domestic and international shipments to support production schedules, customer deliveries, and quarterly business objectives.
Collaborate with internal teams and external logistics partners to ensure the timely movement of medical equipment across borders.
Maintain compliance with applicable import/export regulations and company policies.
Work with custom brokers and logistics providers to support complex customs classifications (HS Codes), valuations, and country-of-origin documentation to minimize shipment delays.
Manage relationships with freight forwarders, careers, and custom brokers.
Monitor transportation performance, support vendor negotiations and identity opportunities to improve service levels, transit times, and freight costs.
Manage the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
Translate sales forecasts into actionable build plans and procurement schedules.
Manage relationships with suppliers and support sourcing activities, contract administration, and performance monitoring.
Drive cost reduction initiatives and manage supplier risk/performance.
Monitor adherence to the company’s inventory targets.
Implement strategies (Kanban, Safety Stock, Min/Max) to maximize cash flow while preventing stockouts.
Maintain and support the ERP system’s supply chain modules (Purchasing, Inventory (in-house/field), Order Management).
Drive data integrity.
Oversee the logistics of spare parts and service loops for the installed base of devices in the field.
Monitor the departmental budget and drive reductions in purchasing decisions, overhead (build vs outsource), freight, return goods, scrap rate, and material variance.