Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics
Profound Medical Inc.
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Our mission is to Profoundly change the standard of care by creating a tomorrow where clinicians can confidently ablate tissue with precision; a tomorrow where patients have access to safe and effective treatment options, so they can quickly return to their daily lives. Changing the standard of care is part of our fabric. We are a group of energetic, problem-solvers focused on innovation, and looking to change the world. We are changing the paradigm for treating diseases such as prostate cancer by using real-time MR Imaging, thermal ultrasound and close-loop temperature feedback control, to gently ablate the diseased tissue with minimal side effects.
If you share our values and want to work in a collaborative results focused culture and want to make a Profound impact in healthcare and your career, here is your chance.
General Accountability
The Manager of Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for managing day-to-day logistics, procurement, inventory operational activities to support business objectives and customer requirements. This role oversees the flow of material from supplier sourcing and purchasing through manufacturing and final customer delivery.
The manager will work cross-functionally to improve logistics processes, support international shipments, and implement robust inventory controls. This role requires a proactive thinker to ensure that the manufacturing team has the right materials at the right time to meet revenue demands.
Duties and Responsibilities
Logistics & Global Trade Compliance
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Supply Chain. An MBA in Supply Chain is a strong asset.
Key Attributes
The expected base pay range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 CAD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors. This role may also be eligible for participation in the company’s benefits programs, such as a group RRSP and medical benefits paid by the employer.
We strive to promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
If you share our values and want to work in a collaborative results focused culture and want to make a Profound impact in healthcare and your career, here is your chance.
General Accountability
The Manager of Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for managing day-to-day logistics, procurement, inventory operational activities to support business objectives and customer requirements. This role oversees the flow of material from supplier sourcing and purchasing through manufacturing and final customer delivery.
The manager will work cross-functionally to improve logistics processes, support international shipments, and implement robust inventory controls. This role requires a proactive thinker to ensure that the manufacturing team has the right materials at the right time to meet revenue demands.
Duties and Responsibilities
Logistics & Global Trade Compliance
- Strategic Coordination: Coordinate domestic and international shipments to support production schedules, customer deliveries, and quarterly business objectives. Collaborate with internal teams and external logistics partners to ensure the timely movement of medical equipment across borders.
- Compliance: Maintain compliance with applicable import/export regulations and company policies. Work with custom brokers and logistics providers to support complex customs classifications (HS Codes), valuations, and country-of-origin documentation to minimize shipment delays.
- Freight Management: Manage relationships with freight forwarders, careers, and custom brokers. Monitor transportation performance, support vendor negotiations and identity opportunities to improve service levels, transit times, and freight costs.
- Supply Planning: Manage the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Translate sales forecasts into actionable build plans and procurement schedules.
- Supplier Management: Manage relationships with suppliers and support sourcing activities, contract administration, and performance monitoring. Drive cost reduction initiatives and manage supplier risk/performance.
- Inventory Management: Monitor adherence to the company’s inventory targets. Implement strategies (Kanban, Safety Stock, Min/Max) to maximize cash flow while preventing stockouts.
- ERP/Systems: Maintain and support the ERP system’s supply chain modules (Purchasing, Inventory (in-house/field), Order Management). Drive data integrity.
- Install Base Support: Oversee the logistics of spare parts and service loops for the installed base of devices in the field.
- Cost Control: Monitor the departmental budget and drive reductions in purchasing decisions, overhead (build vs outsource), freight, return goods, scrap rate, and material variance.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Supply Chain. An MBA in Supply Chain is a strong asset.
Key Attributes
- Experience: 8+ years in Logistics/Supply Chain, with at least 3 years in the Medical Device or highly regulated manufacturing sector preferred.
- Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of International Customs Regulations (Canada/USA/EU/APAC) and ERP systems.
- Leadership: Proven ability to build departments from scratch and separate "Supply Chain" functions from "Manufacturing" functions.
- Solid understanding of electro-mechanical supply chain management.
The expected base pay range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 CAD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors. This role may also be eligible for participation in the company’s benefits programs, such as a group RRSP and medical benefits paid by the employer.
We strive to promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.