Manager, Materials Management & Logistics

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canadas only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility Westridge Marine Terminal with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport developed to Canadas high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world creating long-term economic benefits enhanced marine protection enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountains core values Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence guide our every step. Each obstacle weve overcome or success weve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together were focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Calgary Head Office

Department: Procurement

Reports to: Director Supply Chain Management

Worker Type: Employee

Schedule Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative motivated and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as Manager Materials Management & this position you will play a key role in developing and executing the strategies governance frameworks processes and initiatives required to optimize Trans Mountains materials management and logistics capabilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong enterprise leadership across travel corporate logistics inventory management warehousing material planning transportation supplier performance and surplus asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise materials management standards procedures and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Operations Engineering Projects Finance and other stakeholders to ensure materials and inventory management activities support business objectives.
• Establish strategies and controls for material planning receiving inventory accuracy storage issuance preservation and disposal.
• Develop and maintain inventory optimization programs to balance operational requirements service reliability and financial goals.
• Provide governance and oversight for warehousing laydown yards material handling and distribution activities.
• Lead the development and execution of corporate logistics and transportation strategies.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders transportation providers customs brokers couriers and logistics service providers.
• Provide corporate expertise on transportation trade compliance material expediting customs requirements and logistics best practices.
• Establish logistics performance metrics and scorecards to monitor service cost reliability and compliance.
• Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies for transportation disruptions and critical material deliveries.
• Oversee and direct Trans Mountains supplier performance supplier quality and support contractor management programs.
• Lead the development and implementation of supplier governance frameworks performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives in supplier performance management.
• Responsible for managing the strategic relationship with the Corporate Travel Services vendor to ensure seamless delivery of services travel cost optimization and enforcement of company travel policy.
• Accountable for championing policy compliance across the organization and for ensuring that travel and logistics activities align with corporate standards risk thresholds and operational priorities.
• Support capital projects through materials planning logistics coordination material control expediting and field materials management activities as required.
• Collaborate with EPC/EPCM contractors Project Managers Construction Managers and Operations teams to ensure alignment between material delivery strategies and project schedules.
• Support project material turnover surplus disposition and project closeout activities.
• Develop and lead a team of professionals responsible for planning and executing materials management travel logistics supplier management and asset management activities.
• Foster a culture of safety accountability continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management Commerce Business Administration Engineering Operations Management Logistics or related discipline.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation is preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM CSCP CLTD or CTSC is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of extensive end-to-end supply chain management experience with a strong focus on materials management logistics transportation warehousing inventory management or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control logistics management warehousing supplier management transportation operations and materials governance.
• Experience supporting major capital projects operational environments and contractor-led execution models.
• Strong knowledge of ERP platforms such as D365 and other systems for materials management.
• Collaborative and supportive leader with a passion for mentoring coaching developing talent fostering teamwork and guiding others through difficult conversations with empathy tact diplomacy and discretion.
• A consistent track record of delivering highquality work managing competing priorities and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative trust-based relationships with colleagues stakeholders and leaders across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly respectfully professionally and with sound judgment in both routine and high-stakes situations.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams while maintaining a strong commitment to safety for people assets and the public.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

At Trans Mountain we believe in an inclusive accessible and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process please contact us at: or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination resourcefulness and resilience. Its about charting our own course finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and its just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountains commitment to maximize benefits for communities priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6 7 and 8 and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc Dakelh (Carrier) Nlakapamux Syilx/Okanagan Interior and Coast Salish Stó:lo as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion diversity equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organizations collective cultural understanding which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups including but not limited to women Indigenous Peoples members of racialized groups persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community.