Supply Chain Manager at Mercana
Surrey, BC V3Z 1A7, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Excel, Knime, Analytical Skills, Management Skills, Communication Skills, Management Software, Process Optimization

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

Description

COMPANY

Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, with interior designer and retail partners around the globe. As a “design-first” company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season including items such as wall art, furniture, lighting and home decor accessories.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or other advanced qualification preferred.
  • Advanced data management skills in excel, PowerBI, and data analytics toolsets including KNIME
  • Proven experience in supply chain management, with 3+ years of progressive leadership experience.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to utilize data to drive decision-making and process optimization.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
  • Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
    Mercana values working together. This job is primarily located in Mercana’s office with occassional remote work options available.
Responsibilities
  1. Order Management / Purchasing:
  • Analyze item demand and utilize tools and established methodology to determine order quantities and production completion and delivery dates for Mercana merchandise.
  • Monitor production dates, lead times, supplier performance, prices, costs and MOQs to flag and adjust purchase plans as needed.
  • Utilize principles of continuous improvement to optimize purchasing plans and methodology for in-stock and inventory turns.
  1. Demand Planning:
  • Develops a statistical item level demand plan.
  • Incorporates merchant and business stakeholder developed forecasts into purchasing and inventory management model.
  1. Supply Chain / Production Management:
  • Manage the supply chain team (including the domestic and overseas teams) to drive accurate delivery dates and improve on-time delivery.
  • Ensure all factories can meet supply plan needs and flag any potential concerns or constraints to stakeholders.
  1. Inventory Management:
  • Monitor warehouse capacity, transfer/balancing of inventory, safety stock, and overall inventory $ OH.
  • Manage distressed inventory, collaborating with merchandising and sales to find solutions.
  • Monitor sales, MOQs, and inventory levels to optimize inventory planning.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product, Sales, Merchandising, Leadership) to assist with product launches, development, assortment needs, and product life cycle management.
  • Work with Product Management and other key stakeholders to decide initial (First Mass) and sample quantities for all products in development.
  1. Vendor Management:
  • Monitor factory lead times, production completion dates, quality concerns, days late, and overall performance of all factories.
  • Strengthen strategic partnerships with key manufacturers through collaboration with country representatives.
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