Supply Chain Supervisor

Work site environment

• Business

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Resolve work related problems
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Reconcile accounts
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Operate computerized inventory control systems
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Label, file and retrieve documents
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Compute shipping costs
• Compile inventory reports
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Analyze technical documents and reports
• Maintain computerized stock inventory
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Set up and maintain inventory control system
• Negotiate price when purchasing or selling
• Reconcile physical inventories with computer counts

Supervision

• Shippers and receivers

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Visio
• Inventory control software
• Purchasing software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Technical experience

• Warehouse and storage facilities

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Operations or production
• Business administration/management

Area of specialization

• Operations management
• Business management

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Analytical
• Proactive
• Collaborative

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program