Manager Supply Chain

About Controlled Environments Limited (CEL)

The CEL Group of Companies (CEL) comprises Conviron Canada, Conviron USA, Conviron Europe and Conviron Australia - together forming the world’s leading designer and supplier of controlled environments for plant growth. CEL Group also includes Argus Controls, one of the leading suppliers of plant-centric environmental controls and automation systems used in greenhouse and indoor growing facilities. Together, Conviron and Argus provide technologies to our clients in the plant science research and commercial horticulture industry in over 90 countries.

CEL is proud to be part of Madison Air, a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value. The team at Madison is committed to building something truly remarkable that long outlasts them while coaching others to reach their highest potential.

The Supply Chain Manager oversees demand planning, purchasing, inventory control, and supplier relationships to ensure a reliable flow of materials that supports production and customer fulfillment. The role focuses on accurate ERP data, proactive issue resolution, and continuous improvement to improve inventory turns, quality, and delivery performance.

• company via the management of internal people, processes and systems, and external vendors.
• Implement and maintain supply chain practices appropriate to Conviron’s business, including: strategic supplier relationships, vendor performance metrics.
• Maintain processes and product data to ensure accurate bills of material and control of standard designs.
• Develop demand plans by monitoring ERP system and maintaining close relationships with Sales, Engineering, Production and Supply Chain departments.
• Drive consistent and effective material and production control processes resulting in improving inventory turns, quality targets, and customer order fulfillment:
  • Develop forecasts and purchase plans based on supplier capabilities, lead times and inventory turn goals.
  • Initiate and maintain current and accurate material master data for all materials and services.
  • Provide suppliers with regular forecasts and develop purchase plans based on supplier capabilities, lead times and inventory turn goals.
  • Foster and maintain positive relationships with suppliers while meeting price, delivery and quality requirements.
  • Ensure continuity of raw material supply to support production and installation schedules while maximizing effectiveness of inventory levels.
  • Resolve shortage situations by proactively managing and monitoring inventory levels and demand plans.
• Manage non-conformance reports by working with internal processes and suppliers to ensure that corrective actions are implemented.
  • Champion process improvements within department.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proven ability to establish strategic sourcing and supplier relationships.
• Ability to understand and coordinate supplier fulfillment issues.
• Solid understanding of effective inventory control practices.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication, and facilitation expertise.
• Proven ability to build and motivate a team.

• Minimum 5 years’ business experience in supply chain planning and/or purchasing experience with at least one manufacturer.
• Experience with ERP planning, ideally Epicor, and ERP procurement transaction processes.
• Previous experience in supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing, TPS, and TQM, is essential.
• Knowledge of Conviron, or the design and manufacture of similar products, considered an asset.
• Proven ability to establish strategic sourcing and supplier relationships.
• Ability to understand and coordinate supplier fulfillment issues.
• Solid understanding of effective inventory control practices.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication, and facilitation expertise.
• Proven ability to build and motivate a team.
• Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development through ongoing education and training.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. At Conviron, our unwavering commitment is to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects our global community. We firmly believe that diversity is our greatest strength and cornerstone of our corporate culture. We strive to create an environment where every employee, regardless of their…