Supervisor, Materials & Logistics

Department: Procurement and Real Estate Services Employee Group: Exempt Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Management / Leadership, Level M1 ($113,922.18 - $134,066.15 annually) (2024 wage rates) Our Procurement and Real Estate Services Department is seeking a Supervisor, Materials & Logistics, who has extensive experience in procurement, warehousing, inventory management, and supply chain operations, supported by a proven track record of leading teams and driving operational excellence. You are: a self-motivated and results-oriented leader capable of managing four established warehouses and multiple satellite storage locations while promoting consistent, safe, and efficient operating practices. The Supervisor, Materials & Logistics reports to the Program Manager, Procurement & Warehouse Operations. This role: Supervises and leads a team responsible for warehouse and fulfillment activities, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control, and facility maintenance across multiple locations. Ensures materials and services are delivered safely, efficiently, and reliably in support of organizational operations and customer requirements. Recommends and implements inventory planning, warehousing, and distribution strategies, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and network improvements to balance cost, service levels, operational readiness, and asset utilization. Monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds within the approved budget. Contributes to budget preparation and planning. Implements and maintains corporate policies and guidelines based on industry best practices and corporate needs. Develops and maintains standard procedures and guidelines for warehouse and distribution operations; identifies performance gaps, makes recommendations and implements plans to address gaps. Establishes and maintains warehouse and distribution performance metrics; monitors operational results, analyzes data, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Represents the Materials Management program for technology requirements and analyzes system issues, solutions, enhancements, and integration with technology. Hires, supervises, directs and develops staff monitoring performance towards division, department and corporate goals and objectives. Ensures staff adhere to corporate workplace conduct and purchasing policies. Leads, coaches, and develops staff recognizing the importance of technical training and career development. Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal customers. Works with customers on the development and governance of inventory planning strategies, including min/max levels, critical spare parts, and demand forecasting based on historical consumption and operational requirements. Reports on service metrics and drives customer satisfaction improvements. Keeps up to date with relevant legislation and regulations to ensure compliance within warehouse and distribution operations. Performs other related duties as required. To be successful, you have: 3 years of recent, related experience supplemented by a university degree or diploma in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or operations management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification or professional designation in one or more of the following: Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM); Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP); or other recognized supply chain, procurement, or inventory management designation. Sound knowledge and understanding of warehouse and distribution operations. Sound knowledge of material and logistics management and an ability to implement innovative and economical best practices for a complex organization such as Metro Vancouver. Sound knowledge and understanding of the princ…

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