Supply Chain and New Product Introduction Specialist

Kontron Canada is seeking a Supply Chain and New Product Introduction Specialist to join her experienced and dynamic team.

To get a taste of the work environment at Kontron Canada, watch the following video in French: https://youtu.be/YQQIQ_8R_yo

AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES AHEAD:

• You will actively support bid activities and client proposals by establishing product base costs;
• You will ensure effective communication among all stakeholders to guarantee cost objectives are met;
• You will identify and update cost estimates for goods, report on new product costs versus targeted budget;
• You will stay well-informed about market value and availability of raw materials;
• You will collaborate in the selection of new suppliers with support from engineering, commodity management, and other stakeholders to find quality suppliers who can meet project timelines and budget requirements;
• You will establish and maintain supplier relationships, improve costs, quality, and reduce risks;
• You will analyze and improve supply chain processes to reduce costs and lead times;
• You will collaborate with product development, production, and logistics teams to develop new product launch plans;
• You will support the team and electronic manufacturing partners to meet development product batch start-up schedules;
• You will identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies;
• You will demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to coordinate meetings and conference calls with international partners;
• Finally, you will participate in continuous improvement projects.

YOU WILL IMPRESS US IF YOU HAVE:

• Education: College or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Administration or Operations Management;
• Experience: Preferably 2 to 5 years in the supply chain sector;
• Knowledge: Advance skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, MRP/ERP;
• Assets: Knowledge of SAP and of electronic industry, mechanical plan reading, outspoken personality;
• Profile: Strong ability to work in a team, able to function under minimum supervision, reacts well to pressure, able to manage multiple priorities in parallel, flexibility and communication skill;
• Languages: French and English (verbal and written). Functional English is required for exchanges with international suppliers and partners.

HOW ABOUT AN EXCEPTIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING:

• A competitive salary;
• A generous vacation policy and a large number of personal days;
• An advantageous collective insurance program, including telemedecine;
• A collective RRSP program in which Kontron Canada contributes;
• Good balance between work-family-personal life, including working from home if desired;
• Social and sports activities, including access to a volleyball and soccer field;
• Various training for your professional development;
• A stimulating career path in various sectors of activity;
• Dedicated days for individual and team innovation projects;
• A modern facility with state of the art equipment;
• And much more…

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