Project Manager, Supply Chain

Position Title: Project Manager Supply Chain

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:42240

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

McCain Foods is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Supply Chain Excellence this high-impact role you will lead large-scale cross-functional supply chain projects including new distribution center launches 3PL integrations and network optimization initiatives across North America. You will own the full project lifecycle from business case development through post-mortem managing budgets of $3M cross-functional stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver on time and on budget.

What youll be doing.

Supply Chain Transformation & Distribution Network Optimization

• Lead end-to-end project management for greenfield and brownfield warehouse openings network redesign and distribution center transitions across North America.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders (plant operations engineering supply chain planning finance) and external partners (3PLs material handling equipment providers general contractors) to ensure safe on-time on-budget delivery.
• Apply supply chain management principles to streamline distribution networks and improve customer service levels.

Project Planning & Business Case Development

• Develop detailed business cases for large-scale cross-functional projects ($3M total value 4 month execution) spanning Value Engineering Manufacturing Logistics Customer Solutions and Finance.
• Lead cost-benefit analysis resource planning ROI projections and stakeholder approval processes.
• Define project scope milestones KPIs and success criteria; manage scope creep through disciplined change control.
• Translate complex operational requirements into actionable project plans using project management best practices (PMI/PMBOK framework).

Project Execution & Delivery

• Create and maintain detailed project plans schedules RACI matrices risk registers and issue logs using project management tools.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings prepare agendas document decisions and drive accountability across internal teams and third-party partners.
• Monitor project health against timeline budget and quality metrics; proactively escalate risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct post-mortem and lessons-learned assessments; develop and implement process improvements for future projects.
• Delegate tasks effectively; hold internal teams and external vendors accountable to scope timeline and quality commitments.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders cross-functional partners and external vendors.
• Communicate project status risks and decisions clearly to all organizational levels from front-line operations to executive leadership.
• Manage competing stakeholder priorities; filter and synthesize input to maintain project focus and momentum.

Team Development & Leadership

• Mentor and coach project team members and analysts in project management methodologies tools and best practices.
• Foster a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement across cross-functional project teams.
• Champion a customer-centric mindset ensuring operational changes consider downstream impact on service levels and customer experience.

What youll need to be successful.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance Engineering or Information Systems.
• 3 years of project management experience in supply chain logistics or distribution operations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (CAPM Prince2 Agile/Scrum).
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects with budgets of $1M.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Project); advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong analytical skills: cost-benefit analysis ROI modeling data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present to senior leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP IBP/APO S/4HANA or equivalent ERP/supply chain planning systems.
• Working knowledge of E2Open TMS (formerly BluJay) Manhattan WMS or comparable Transportation/Warehouse Management Systems.
• Power BI or Tableau experience for project reporting and performance dashboards.
• Experience in food manufacturing CPG or cold chain/refrigerated distribution environments.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Background in 3PL management contract logistics or distribution center startups.

Key Competencies

• Project Lifecycle Management (initiation planning execution monitoring closure)
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Chain Operations: warehousing transportation inventory management demand planning
• Risk Management & Mitigation Planning
• Vendor & Third-Party Partner Management
• Change Management & Continuous Improvement
• Data Analysis & Financial Modeling
• Executive-Level Communication & Presentation

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

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Compensation Package:$81600.00 -$108900.00 . CAD annually Bonus Eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Supply Chain & Logistics
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)