Director, Supply Chain

As a Director of Supply Chain at Vention

Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) this role is the clear owner of supply chain outcomes. The scope spans procurement inventory and strategic sourcing across a 300 supplier ecosystem 3000 SKUs and a high-caliber multi-disciplinary supply chain team operating across regions. Success in this role is measured by consistent delivery against enterprise KPIs:

Service Level Inventory Cost Savings Resilience

This position requires a leader who builds scalable systems reinforces operating discipline and develops teams that execute reliably in a fast-growing complex environment.

As a member of the Operations & Supply Chain Steering Team this role plays a critical part in shaping how the company scalesensuring the supply chain remains predictable resilient and responsive as volume and complexity increase.

What Youll Do

Service Level & MRP Performance

• Establish clear visibility tracking and escalation for supplier commitments
• Manage supplier OTD performance and ETA accuracy to ensure reliable execution against plan
• Accountable for customer service outcomes through robust MRP design accuracy and execution
• Own MRP logic parameters data integrity and planning cadence
• Ensure MRP outputs translate into executable supply and procurement plans
• Align demand signals planning sourcing and execution
• Lead structured problem solving when service or plan performance degrades
• Ensure systems support scalable execution data integrity and fast decision-making
• Drive automation across MRP procurement and planning to reduce manual effort and increase reliability
  Measured by: Service level (OTIF fill rate) plan adherence

Inventory Performance & Working Capital

• Accountable for inventory health while supporting growth and availability
• Establish inventory strategies that balance service cash and risk
• Enforce segmentation safety stock logic and replenishment discipline
• Ensure MRP parameters support inventory targets without excess
• Maintain visibility and accountability for inventory exposure
  Measured by: Inventory turns inventory value

Drives Cost Savings & Margin health

• Accountable for sustainable structural cost improvements
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations at scale
• Drive cost reduction through consolidation value engineering and process improvement
• Implement and enforce master supply agreements
• Align sourcing decisions with margin and growth objectives
  Measured by: Cost savings total landed cost

Builds Resilience & Supply Risk

• Adapt supply chain to evolving geo economic pressures like tariffs and duties
• Build robust supplier audit and monitoring systems
• Accountable for supply continuity in the face of disruption
• Embed risk management into MRP and sourcing strategies
• Maintain alternate sourcing and contingency plans
• Anticipate capacity and supply risks before impact
• Build durable supplier partnerships that improve long-term stability
  Measured by: OTIF

Qualifications :

What You Bring to the Table

Were looking for skills intellect and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If youre excited about what you read and think youd be a great fit we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single qualification.

Youll bring:

• 10 years in manufacturing or industrial supply chains
• 5 years in senior leadership roles spanning sourcing planning and inventory
• Proven experience owning MRP performance tied directly to service level
• Demonstrated success driving results through process discipline and KPIs as a player and a coach
• Experience managing complex global supplier ecosystems
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capability
• Build develop and retain a high-performing supply chain leadership team
• Set clear expectations roles and accountability across functions
• Coach leaders to think in systems KPIs and root cause
• Create an environment where strong performers are challenged supported and trusted
• Reinforce a culture of transparency ownership and continuous improvement
• Preferred: technical background such as a degree in engineering & Lean experience

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans bi-annual employee reviews and mentorship program 
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management inclusive leadership leadership operating model team building and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews inclusive policies and a Womens Employee Resource Group offering networking mentorship and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
• Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off employee summit quarterly happy hours and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

Were committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage please let us know well ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from Giving & Receiving Feedback to Building high-performing teams to Developing your own Leadership model
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives. Together were building a workplace where everyone belongs feels valued and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas in experiences and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity career growth and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Ventions culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Ventions culture would keep you energized See our full culture guide here.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time