Make an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

As a Supplier Development Consultant within the Supply Chain department you will work closely with Cross Function teams to develop Supply Chain Planning activities associated with New Product Introduction.

You will also review existing Supply Chain activities to develop cost reduction initiatives and strategies for implementation for existing products. You will work with existing and new Suppliers to develop strategies for cost and quality improvements on existing and new products. You will develop alternative supply planning keeping the principles of quality and pricing at the forefront. Reporting of Cost Reduction Initiatives and Supplier Development Programs with associated Risk Assessments.

• Suppliers involved: 2 x France and the rest of 28 in Canada, USA and Brazil. 
• work with different suppliers on increasing production and lean manufacturing
• Evaluating existing supply chain processes to identify areas that need optimization.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive supply chain strategy.
• Collaborating on supply chain procedures, including inventory management, warehousing, automation, systems integration, and distribution.
• Collecting and interpreting analytical and performance data to determine supply chain KPIs.
• Recommending and implementing supply chain improvements, as well as documenting processes.
• Building and maintaining strong vendor and distributor relationships. Developing Strategic Partnerships.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Analysis/Implementation of New Product Introduction Requirements and associated Supply Chain Development Practices
• Existent supplier development (lean development) and training to increase work capacity.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Degree coursework in supply chain management preferred.
• At least 5+ years experience as Supply Chain Development in rail or automotive industry
• Proficiency in ERP and Engineering Software
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain analytics and KPI measurement.
• Extensive experience in supply chain analysis and optimization.
• Cost Reduction and Risk Analysis Activities
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Certifications
• Flexible to travel and to work in different places for max.5 days
• Capable to travel for 1 week to France for initial training at kick-off of the project.
• Capable to work and report on all level.

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.