Remote Manager, Raw Materials Supply Planning (12-month Temporary role)

Department : Raw Materials (RM) 

Reports to: Director, Raw Materials Sourcing   

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As the Manager, Raw Materials Supply Planning, you are responsible for leading and evolving the Raw Material Planning team to ensure seasonal supply of raw materials from T2 supply chains.

You will help drive relationships with our raw materials suppliers, ensuring that they perform beyond our expectations in key indicators such as cost, capability, and delivery.

This is a temporary, one year contract role and is primarily based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet your future team:

The Raw Materials Supply Planning team is part of the Raw Materials (RM) Sourcing organization and the broader Raw Materials team.

You will work with RM Sourcing, RM Development, Colour Operations, Merchandising, Quality, Design, Product Development, and Product Operations to ensure that our supply chain can deliver on capacity and cost while anticipating the future needs of the business . 

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Leading and managing seasonal raw materials booking and forecasting operations. 
• Building and rewarding a team culture that fosters urgency, efficiency, and curiosity. 
• Managing key RM supplier accounts in line with our long termT2sourcing strategy. 
• Actively identifying opportunities to improve and enhance RM Planning team operations and processes. 
• Developing the use of data and KPIs to drive cohesive visibility and understanding of T2 supply planning management and performance. 
• Evolving and optimizing RM Sourcing org dates, processes, and deliverables to meet the needs of seasonal Go-to-Market (GTM) workstreams. 
• Elevating the RM Planner supplier portfolio management strategy and performance. 
• Proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating supply risks in collaboration with RM Sourcing. 
• Developing documentation of record for RM Sourcing organization operations and processes. 
• Supporting continuous improvement of processes for workstreams and initiatives involving RM, including special projects 
• Driving continuous collaboration and process improvement between our finished goods Supply Planning team and T1 workstream. 
• Supporting long term forecast commitments and measuring purchase activity and variance. 
• Developing a cost negotiation strategy in partnership with RM Sourcing. 
• EnforcingT2 supply agreements and managing supplier process cohesion. 
• Supporting T2 supplier onboarding process and system of record. 
• Participating in RM leadership strategy and operations conversations. 
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain. 
• By working closely with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building (at least annually). 
• By adhering to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities to expedite responsible purchasing practices as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy. 

Are you our next Manager, Raw Materials Supply Planning?

• You have 5+ years of Supply Planning, Purchasing or related experience, including 2+ years’ experience leading teams. 
• You have strong people leadership and mentoring experience. 
• You inspire creative thinking and continuous improvement. 
• You are comfortable with a high growth environment and address ambiguity with positivity. 
• You align your team around common objectives and promote accountability. 
• You are inquisitive and ask questions – you enable curiosity and an empowered team. 
• You understand the value of data to drive decision making and have a desire to employ the latest in data management technologies. 
• You have excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to all levels of stakeholders. 
• You can think strategically and balance the needs of multiple cross-functional teams. 
• You have advanced skills in Excel and enjoy working with data. 
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration. 
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions. 
• You know when to use your voice and take a stand on important ethical and sustainability issues that impact our business. 
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it.

$106,000 - $146,000 a year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$106,000 - CAD$146,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional directly transferable experience.

Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits that we offer

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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