Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist

University Health Network•Mississauga, ON

9d•CA$60,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Traferox creates, manufactures and commercializes products used to transplant solid organs (lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas). These products employ technologies invented by the transplant surgeons at the University Health Network (UHN). Traferox currently sells the TorEx Lung Perfusion System and the X OPort Lung Transport Device. Traferox Technologies is committed to improving the outcomes of organ transplants and to save patients’ lives.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.
3-5 years of related professional experience.
Demonstrated expertise in procurement operations and supply chain strategy.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments (courier/UPS, freight, and import-export) and shipment documentation.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint expertise is required.
Experience with ERP systems is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Certified DG shipper; working knowledge of DG documentation and carrier requirements.
Strong working knowledge of logistics (courier, freight, and international shipping) and shipment documentation.
Comfortable building and using ERP/reporting outputs (Sage/SEI experience is an asset) for planning and inventory accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical technology is desired.
Sage/SEI experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Select suppliers for purchased products/services and support QA with supplier qualification.
Maintain Traferox Approved Supplier List and alternate sources; complete supply risk checks.
Coordinate with brokers and freight forwarders for pricing and service.
Create POs, obtain approvals, send to suppliers, and follow up on PO acceptance, confirmations, and delivery dates.
Support Manufacturing Engineering with production planning and material availability to meet the production schedule.
Review BOMs and part drawings to confirm required components are ordered.
Coordinate all inbound/outbound shipments: supplier and customer pickups, courier (UPS and others), LTL/FTL, and overseas/import-export shipments.
Prepare shipping documentation (packing lists, commercial invoices, customs paperwork) and coordinate with freight forwarders/brokers.
Track shipments end-to-end and resolve exceptions (delays, damage, customs holds) and claims as needed.
Certified Dangerous Goods (DG) shipper: classify, pack, mark/label, and complete DG documentation per applicable regulations; coordinate carrier DG requirements.
Review the BOM in Empower and compare it to the BOM in Sage ("Purchasing BOM").
Analyze inventory movements in Sage to understand the type and impact of each movement.
Investigate inventory discrepancies by comparing Excel count sheets with movements recorded in Sage.
Generate inventory count sheets; coordinate cycle counts.
Determine counting groups and schedules (e.g., Albumin and empty bottles monthly; McMaster items quarterly).
Build SEI reports (e.g., tracking customer usage per product).
Implement CR changes and assess impact on stock, open POs, scrap, and supplier communications.
Track supplier confirmation dates in Sage and evaluate effect on planned work orders