Materials Manager

Role: Materials Manager
Location: Balzac, AB
Reports to: Operations Manager
FTE: Full-time, Permanent

Convrg is founded on the belief that the Energy industry is vital to the continued growth and success of Canada and the world. We believe that Canada can lead the industry in responsible energy development by finding innovative ways to grow in a sustainable and environmentally conscious way.
Awarded the Deloitte ‘Fast 50’ award for fastest growing Cleantech company 2023, we are an early-stage company aiming for rapid expansion across Canada and into the US, targeting annual growth rates exceeding 500%. Our first product, called EPOD (Engineered Power On-Demand), reduces wellsite emissions by over 99.5% without increasing capital cost. Every operational EPOD eliminates emissions equivalent to approximately 800 motor vehicles.
Position Overview:

The Materials Manager will join our multidisciplinary Warehouse Team in a leadership position. Utilizing your experience logistics, warehouse management, and supply chain you will set the standard for inventory management controls, cross functional collaboration, and delivering KPIs for supply chain management services to meet our production guarantees and customer needs while championing a safe work environment. The role will provide expertise in compliance, sustainability, and ERP systems management, as well as provide feedback on our methods, tools, and best practices.
Roles and Responsibilities:

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Inventory Management and Control:*
Oversee inventory, balancing the need to fulfill orders quickly with the need to minimize stock holding and handling costs. Implement inventory optimization strategies, conduct regular stock checks, and make data-driven decisions to manage stock levels.

• Demand and Supply Planning:

Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to forecast demand accurately. Develop and manage production and supply plans that meet this demand, considering factors like production capacity, lead times, and seasonality

• Logistics and Distribution Management

Oversee all logistics operations, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution. Ensure that all products are stored, handled, and delivered efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining high levels of service

• Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Reporting:

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain operations, and regularly track and report performance against these metrics. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to address them.

• Team Leadership and Development:

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing supply chain team. Foster a positive, collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with other departments, such as finance, sales, marketing, and production, to align supply chain processes with business goals. Facilitate communication and collaboration across these teams to improve overall business performance.

• Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the supply chain team. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service through process improvements, technological innovations, and other initiatives.

• Supply Chain Technology Implementation:

Leverage the latest supply chain technologies, such as ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), to streamline and automate processes.

• Compliance and Sustainability:

Ensure all supply chain operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Qualifications
Qualified applicants will possess the following:

• 6 years demonstrated leadership expertise including materials and inventory management, logistics, and procurement
• SCMP designation would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills and success in motivating teams to achieve a high standard of performance
• Strong experience using ERP and MRP systems for materials management
• Proven skills in vendor management / vendor relations
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute business deliverables
• Strong communication skills verbal and written; ability to produce timely and high-quality documentation
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and opportunities through data collection, research and analysis
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously · Sharing our values of integrity, safety, respect and inclusion
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement

Job Type: Full-time