Supply Chain Coordinator

Role: Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Who We Are

Western Global delivers best-in-class storage solutions with speed and precision wherever and whenever power, fuel, and water are needed around the world. Our responsiveness and commitment to customer satisfaction have fueled our significant growth.

Attracting and retaining great people is critical to our strategy. Our values of caring, fearlessness, resilience, responsiveness, and accountability define how we behave and interact internally and with our stakeholders. 

We’re proud to be a certified Great Place to Work across all locations! See what our teams say about working for Western on our Careers page.

 About the Role:

The role is Senior Supply Chain Coordinator and as is based in our Winnipeg Facility. You will work cross functionally with all departments in our Canadian Operation, ensuring effective and efficient material planning for STME, LTME and FSG products. In addition to this the role will require you to manage and lead on the management of bills of materials for all FSG projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and expediting supply plans at vendor level to ensure the smooth running of production and the on-time fulfilment of customer orders.
• Keeping NetSuite up to date with accurate bills of material, part numbers and pricing information for our range of assembly products including bespoke special projects.
• Working as part of a wider North American team to expediate the effective delivery of bespoke special projects.
• Working with the Assembly and Distribution Centre to ensure stock availability and solve stock related issues, effectively using data to forecast and maximize capacity utilization based on lead times.
• Executing supply plans at vendor level to ensure the smooth running of production and the on-time fulfilment of customer orders.
• Producing regular reporting for stock items at min-max levels and recommending order levels based on data driven forecasts.
• Following up on order acknowledgements, late orders and delivery date updates.
• Working with Order Planners to resolve issues associated with large spikes in orders or larger future orders, ensuring planned stock levels can be achieved by the vendor base.
• Working with our Warehouse & Internal Logistics team on any discrepancies, incorrect or defective items received on incoming purchase orders.
• Key point of contact for stock related queries within the Division.
• Coordinate and monitor returns of damaged goods, arranging replacements or credit and reconciliation disputes with vendors.
• Work closely with the US Supply Chain Team to ensure workload is effectively managed without risk to customer service.
• Engage in and support North American Supply Chan improvement initiatives.
• Other related duties as required.

What will give you the edge:

• Conversant with standard ERP planning methodology (e.g. min/max planning, EOQ, ATP, Purchase Order, Sales Order structures, item and vendor master data.
• A proven background in manufacturing or assembly.
• Excellent Communication skills and ability to build good working relationships.
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous and changeable environment.
• Self-motivated, willing to take the initiative and make decisions.
• Determination and resilience with the ability to rise to the challenge.
• Can-do attitude with a determination to get the job done.

• A flexible approach, with a desire to learn and develop.

What can we offer you in return for your talents?

We offer a market competitive pay and benefits program, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skills development, and recognition of achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Generous Holiday & Vacation Program: 15 days per year (raising to 20 days after 5 years) plus National Holidays.
• Health Coverage: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans and Health Insurance.
• Financial Incentives: Annual Salary Reviews, Discretionary Bonus, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Planning: RRSP Scheme (Employer match up to 4%).
• Personal & Family Time: 1-day Paid Volunteering per year and Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training and career advancement.

Our professional culture, our dedication to our employees, and career opportunities — these are just a few benefits we’re proud to offer. Our employees know every job is critical, and our commitment to each other and our customers drives innovation. Let’s talk about how you’ll fit into our team and how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits, and ongoing career development.

Ready to get started?

Let’s talk about how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits, and ongoing career development.

Western Global is growing, apply to join our successful team today!

Western Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Office/Administrative Physical Demands and Working Environment

The employee must be able to sit for prolonged periods, use standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in a variety of environments including offices, workshops and occasionally, event settings. The role requires the ability to maintain situational awareness and comply with all applicable safety policies.