Senior Director, Corporate Supply Chain Management

Job Description

The Senior Director, Corporate Supply Chain Management is a critical leadership role within Seaspan, focused on the procurement and management of Seaspan’s Supply Chain for Marine Group and Shipyards repair businesses. The role is also accountable for Warehousing & Logistics for the entire Seaspan organization including Vancouver Shipyards.

This position oversees the management of a regional supply base; and ensures best-in-class vendors and best costs, along with identification of alternate sources of supply for business continuity. They will drive initiatives and continuous improvement projects targeted at achieving or exceeding operational metrics. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, and exceptional team player, and will manage activities within this group targeted to deliver high-impact results.

The position ensures that company-wide policies and procedures provide sufficient governance and risk mitigation, are cost-effective, and fully support operational demands while ensuring a high standard of integrity and internal controls.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What You'll Do

• Lead and implement large-scale procurement change initiatives in a complex structure.
• Develop, design, and implement supply chain business models to support changing organizational requirements.
• Support the operational requirements of Seaspan Shipyards and Marine Group operations.
• Lead, manage, and report on the Corporate Supply Chain roadmap of initiatives, ensuring priority, status, and resourcing requirements are met and communicated effectively.
• Manage staff activities, including goal setting, performance evaluations, development plans, succession planning, compensation, and time management.
• Ensure the team’s skill sets meet current and future needs by regular feedback and coaching.
• Provide direct leadership for the management of supply partners. This includes contract and price negotiations, alignment of technology and roadmaps, and capability and capacity alignment with business strategies.
• Develop and present annual budgets and monthly forecasts for Corporate Supply Chain departments, including periodic reporting of key variances. Responsible for achieving department KPI metrics.
• Own and manage the procure-to-pay policy. Monitor policy compliance through regular review of KPIs and Management Reports.
• Implement corrective actions in support of the procurement and inventory systems.
• Oversee the ERP system as it relates to inventory and purchasing modules and continue to develop the processes and tools required.
• Identify and develop key strategic supplier relationships, negotiate key supplier arrangements, and, if necessary, rationalize supplier base to an optimal level through tendering and selection of preferred suppliers. Monitor contract compliance and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance throughout Seaspan.
• Analyze inventory levels, identify key items, and rationalize inventory items. Determine optimal inventory levels and establish economic order quantities.
• Oversee the strategic management of warehousing operations, ensuring optimal inventory control, efficient space utilization, and alignment with organizational supply chain goals.
• Upon request, assist management with the annual and 5-year budgeting process by providing indicative pricing for future operating costs.
• Participate, as necessary, on behalf of Seaspan, in industry associations (e.g., Business Council of British Columbia – Industry Council for Aboriginal Business).
• Lead as a role model for Seaspan’s cultural values.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or business. Master's degree preferred. CPP or CPM certification is desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, finance, or business field.
• 10+ years of experience at a leadership level of responsibility.
• 5-7 years of experience drafting contracts and other legal documents and negotiating large, complex contracts.
• Proven ability to manage complex challenges while continuing to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Able to build commitment to ideas, plans, and courses of action across the organization.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and proven ability to draft strategic agreements.
• Exceptional leadership and highly effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in supply chain management, procurement, material management, inventory control, distribution, and logistics.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO standards, as applicable to supply chain management, procurement, material management, inventory control, distribution, and logistics.
• Experienced in the use of ERP systems (Oracle or similar).
• Expertise in procurement risk management.
• Knowledge of lean supply chain management or other process improvement methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of contract law and other relevant legal requirements.
  
  
  

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time permanent position reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with your strong proven years of experience.
• We also provide an outstanding health and wellness benefits package for this position that includes such things as full health care (including physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, maternity and parental leave coverage, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, personal spending account, free on-site gym in North Vancouver and a free Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Homewood Health.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.
• And you’ll join an amazing Team, supporting each other’s success.
  
  
  

The estimated salary for this position is $209,931 - $251,917. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.