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COMPANY DESCRIPTION4iiii Innovations Inc. is a Canadian sports technology company based in Cochrane, Alberta. 4iiii Innovations is a diverse team dedicated to improving personal performance through the development of superior training tools, including cycling power meters and heart rate monitors for the outdoor and indoor cycling and fitness markets. The company strives to produce the best quality and performing equipment in the industry at the best price point for our OEM partners and direct customers so that every athlete can gain the benefits of better training. Were seeking a permanent full-time Operations Manager to join our team in Cochrane, Alberta. 4iiii Innovations offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in a fun, fast-paced and exciting industry. 4iiii employees have access to industry discounts from leading brands, race entry discounts, and of course 4iiii products. If this sounds like something that interests you, read on!ROLE SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Operations, the primary role of the Operations Manager is to lead the procurement and planning elements in a demand driven supply model. Significant focus shall be placed on execution of the corporate strategic plan, including the facilitation of growth and expansion targets. The Operations Manager will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the company procurement philosophy, material readiness and use of Material Resource Planning (MRP). The Supply Chain Management responsibilities include: the direct management and planning of goods and materials for consumption or use by the company, creation of specific forecasts for items over a given time span, which shall be used for inventory management purposes, strategic ordering and vendor selection.Alongside implementing a process model with inventory and operations, is mitigating risk and allowing for maximum production throughput. The goal is to solidify processes and have the team manage by exception, ideally with a low quantity of exceptions. This person supports the team in using Acumatica to its capabilities, primarily with regards to MRP and related items in inventory, sales orders, production orders, BOMs and purchase order accuracy. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESAnalyze forecast vs capacity for production scheduling as part of the S&OP modelEstimate materials and labour required for global production on a scheduled frequencyOversee the development of production plans for Alberta, European and Taiwan Factories, in line with strategic initiatives, and business objectives, while considering constraintsBe the liaison between factories in Taiwan, Europe and Alberta, and the Operations team, and work closely with factories to ensure production plans are metCoordinate and monitor the day to day activities for operationsOversee / support procurement practices with regards to strategic direction and follow upOversee / support production planning schedule and ensure operations schedules are on track; if not, adjust to ensure all targets are metEnsure required inventory is availableReview materials and plans to communicate future risks and utilize Acumatica for pushing MRP (monthly reporting)Transact or oversee the completion of approvals, transfers and other inventory related itemsAid in resolving operational issues that arise; Deal with urgent items, create customized reports, delve into issues and ad hoc requests addressing exceptions when necessaryAnalyze root causes of operational malfunctions and provide resolutions in a timely mannerAnalyze operations and recommend process, structure and tool improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reporting, and improve cost-effectivenessManage the staff that fall under the procurement and supply chain coordination teamLead all efforts as they relate to supply chain management, planning and execution systemsUtilize data analysis, business intelligence, and reporting tools to forecast supply and material needs across the companyMonitor developments within in-country and external markets to source materials and meet current/future supply chain needsSupervise the creation of materials requirements plans and forecasts, using established tools and methodsEstablish and monitor key performance indicators and metrics for supply chain planning and forecasting; enact changes based on findingsRegularly report on supply chain performance to the senior management team, factory managers, and other stakeholdersSeek and establish ways to further align the supply chain teams performance with the companys financial revenue goalsEnsure the Operations team maintain strict control over inventory levels of materials in order to meet internal and external demand of productManage an annual budget for supply chain functions across the companyIdentify discrepancies between inventory records and take actionConduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levelsManage a team of employees, including hiring, delegation, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and terminationOther duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as requiredQUALIFICATIONSSCMP designation, or pursuit of SCMP designation preferred+5 years of direct work experience in a supply chain management or forecasting positionExperience leading a team Ability to make timely educated decisions in line with the best interest, goals and objectives of the companyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage and determine priorities and follow up on items that require resolutionFamiliarity with ERP software (preferably Acumatica), and material requirements planning (MRP) softwareDemonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theoriesAdvanced procurement and supplier negotiation abilitiesDemonstrated experience with shipping, logistics, distribution, receipt management, vendor performance appraisal and vendor return systemsGood financial and business awarenessAble to make critical decisions quickly with sometimes limited or dynamically evolving informationWORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL DETAILSWorking primarily from the worksite in Cochrane is requiredFlexible schedule requiring some morning and evening calls with entities in Europe and TaiwanSome travel may be required; possess a valid passportPlease apply with your LinkedIn profile or email hr@4iiii.com and attach a cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information please visit: www.4iiii.com