Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist Job Kitchener area,Ayr Ontario Canada,Supply Chain/Logistics

Location: Ayr

Company Description

At Techo-Bloc, we are entrepreneurial and innovators at heart who love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done. We boast 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and a dynamic team of over 900 employees located across 20+ locations in North America
. We have ambitious growth plans and a restless pursuit of excellence. We live to create, and we invest in great ideas. We take pride in offering a collaborative, inclusive and positive working environment.

Job Description

Why This Role Exists

Our wholesale and resale portfolio continues to expand in SKU count, vendor partnerships, and revenue contribution. To support that growth, we need stronger operational ownership and cross-functional alignment. This role ensures wholesale products flow efficiently from vendors to distribution centers to customers — with the right inventory, service levels, and cost structure in place.

What This Role Is About

The Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist owns the day-to-day operational performance of Techo-Bloc’s wholesale portfolio.

This is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Sourcing Manager. You will recommend, influence, and drive execution across planning, sales, marketing, distribution centers, and vendor partners.

Your mandate: ensure wholesale operates efficiently, profitably, and predictably.

In Simple Terms

You will be the operational owner of our wholesale business

You will ensure products move efficiently from vendors to warehouses to customers

You will influence cross-functional teams to improve inventory health, service levels, and profitability

What You Will Do

1. Own Wholesale Operations End-to-End

Manage wholesale products from vendor onboarding through customer delivery

Ensure ERP setup, DC integration, and operational readiness for new products

Maintain and improve SOPs

Resolve operational issues impacting service levels

Support product launches and promotional execution

2. Drive Cross-Functional Alignment

Act as the operational bridge between Planning, Inventory, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Distribution Centers, and Vendors

Align inventory strategies with demand forecasts

Surface risks early and recommend corrective actions

Drive accountability through influence

3. Manage Inventory & Replenishment Performance

Partner with planners on replenishment strategy

Optimize inventory levels and distribution across DCs

Monitor aging, obsolescence, and inventory health

Participate in S&OP and cross-functional planning forums

4. Oversee Vendor & Product Integration

Onboard vendors into systems and operational processes

Monitor lead times, OTIF, quality, and compliance

Maintain accurate product data and costing

Ensure operational readiness for new SKUs

5. Improve Financial & Operational Performance

Track landed costs, freight costs, and margin impact

Analyze trends and recommend improvements

Support business cases for portfolio expansion

What You Will Be Accountable For

Inventory Performance

Inventory turns

Aging & obsolescence

FIFO compliance

Vendor Performance

Lead times

OTIF

Data accuracy & quality compliance

Customer Fulfillment

Fill rate & service levels

OTIF to customers

Cost & Profitability

Landed cost performance

Freight cost per unit

GMROI

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Finance

5+ years of experience in wholesale, distribution, or supply chain (manufacturing, building materials, industrial, or CPG preferred)

Strong knowledge of inventory management, logistics, and financial fundamentals

Proven ability to lead through influence across multiple stakeholders

Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP experience

Track record of improving operational performance in a fast-paced environment

This role requires up to 10% travel, primarily within the United States and Canada.

Additional Information

Career Growth and Recognition: At Techo-Bloc, we're career builders. Explore advancement opportunities through our well-defined career paths by department. Your success is our shared responsibility, supported by a culture that values your unique contributions.

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