Laval Director, Supply Chain Canada QC

Job description

Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact. We are looking for a trustworthy and respectful individual who consistently does the right thing. Someone who is imaginative and proactive, with a keen eye for what is possible. A perceptive and adaptive person who is action oriented. We need a disciplined, focused, and accountable team member. If you embody these values, come join our company and help us shape the future. General Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Supply Chain Planning function across Canada. The primary objective of the role is to ensure reliable, customer-focused product supply while optimizing inventory investment, manufacturing capacity, and overall supply chain performance. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and implementing integrated demand, supply, inventory, and production planning processes to support business growth, customer service, financial objectives, and the overall supply chain strategy. The incumbent provides leadership to the Planning teams across two Canadian manufacturing sites, as well as the Commercial Planning team, which works closely and regularly with the business units. The Supply Chain Planning function plays a central role within the organization, connecting commercial strategy with manufacturing operations and supply execution. The incumbent works closely with Business Leadership, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, Business Intelligence, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics & Distribution, Human Resources, and Global Supply Chain Leadership. As a leader of leaders, the incumbent directly supervises five employees across three locations and is responsible for building organizational capabilities, fostering collaboration, and developing a high-performing planning organization. Key Responsibilities Lead the Demand Planning function and process for Canada and Russia, ensuring the development of robust, data-driven forecasts aligned with commercial strategy and market dynamics. Lead the Supply Planning function and process for Canada, ensuring product availability and appropriate alignment between demand, supply, production capacity, and inventory. Oversee Inventory Management and Planning, balancing customer service, working capital, inventory health, and obsolescence risks. Lead the Production Planning function across two Canadian manufacturing sites. Own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes, ensuring alignment between Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain. Monitor and improve key planning and supply chain performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory levels, obsolescence, backorders, and customer service levels, including fill rate. Partner with Logistics & Distribution teams to optimize end-to-end product flow and ensure customer requirements are consistently met. Contribute to annual budgeting, strategic planning, and quarterly financial forecast updates, including financial assumptions related to inventory and supply. Develop and implement supply chain planning strategies that support business growth, operational resilience, cost optimization, and customer service objectives. Identify and lead initiatives to improve planning processes, systems, data quality, and organizational effectiveness. Participate in the Global Supply Chain Planning Leadership Team, contributing to global standards, transformation initiatives, and best-practice sharing. Collaborate strategically with Commercial, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Human Resources, Logistics & Distribution, and Operations leaders. Work closely with manufacturing sites to ensure alignment between production plans, manufacturing capacity, raw materials, and operational requirements. Lead talent development, performance management, employee retention, and succession planning activities within the Planning function. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer-centric decision-making. Education and Experience Requirements A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline is required. An advanced degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is considered an asset. A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant supply chain experience within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industries. Demonstrated experience leading supply chain planning activities at both the manufacturing site level and across multiple sites at an organizational level. Significant people leadership experience, including developing high-performing teams and building organizational capabilities. Experience developing and implementing integrated, end-to-end, customer-centric supply chain strategies and innovative solutions that improve service, inventory management, costs, and operational resilience. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a matrixed, multinational organization and influence senior leaders and stakeholders without direct reporting authority. Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP and supply chain planning systems. Professional certifications such as APICS/ASCM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent are considered assets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (French and English). Strong executive presence, with a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex supply chain issues and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Total Rewards The range of starting base pay for this role is $145,000 to $180,000. Actual starting pay will be based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education and location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for participation in our annual bonus program. What we have to offer employees Annual bonus plan Health insurance coverage upon start date Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP & DPSP) for qualifying employees Competitive vacation policy Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for qualifying employees Employee Recognition Program Full-service cafeteria with weekly lunch specials; free coffee and tea Free onsite gym Free parking Electric vehicle parking Tuition reimbursement Years of Service Awards Employee Referral Program Maternity Leave top-up Version française Nous recherchons une personne digne de confiance et respectueuse, qui agit toujours de manière intègre. Une personne imaginative et proactive, ayant un bon sens des opportunités. Une personne perspicace et adaptable, orientée vers l’action. Nous avons besoin d’un membre d’équipe discipliné, concentré et responsable. Si vous vous reconnaissez dans ces valeurs, joignez-vous à notre entreprise et contribuez à façonner l’avenir. Responsabilités générales Assurer le leadership stratégique et opérationnel de la fonction de planification de la chaîne d’approvisionnement pour le Canada. L’objectif principal du poste est d’assurer un approvisionnement fiable et axé sur les besoins des clients, tout en optimisant les investissements en stocks, la capacité de fabrication et la performance globale de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Le ou la titulaire du poste est responsable de l’établissement et de la mise en œuvre de processus intégrés de planification de la demande, de l’approvisionnement, des stocks et de la production, afin de soutenir la croissance de l’entreprise, le service à la clientèle, les objectifs financ