SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR

Location: The Lower Mainland | Full-Time | Industry: Manufacturing
We’re seeking a skilled Supply Chain Director with strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline supply chain operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years in manufacturing-based supply chain leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
• ERP/MRP experience (Infor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Proven leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s/or Master’s degree or 10+ years of relevant experience
• APICS, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
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  Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage all supply chain functions at the Vancouver site, including purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and internal material flow
• Apply Lean tools (Kanban, pull systems, flow optimization) across operations
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies for logistics, production, and engineering teams
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage risk
• Analyze data to improve performance and track KPIs
• Establish and monitor KPIs across purchasing, inventory, warehouse operations
• Support value stream mapping and cross-functional improvements

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs