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Supply Chain Manager

Edmonton, AB
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive wages
Company-paid benefits
RRSP matching up to 2.5%

About the role

*** You MUST be local to Edmonton, AB or the surrounding area.

TRIDON OFFERS

  • Competitive Wages
  • Company-Paid Benefits
  • Company RRSP Matching up to 2.5%
  • Additional Paid Days Off for Years of Service
  • On the job training
  • Manufacturer Provided Training
  • Opportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing company

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations, with a focus on ensuring the efficient, accurate, and timely procurement and distribution of materials and equipment across all company locations. This includes managing inventory control processes, vendor relationships, and logistics coordination to support business continuity and field operations. In addition to inventory management, the role oversees the acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and optimal utilization of rental assets critical to network infrastructure projects and service delivery.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage the delivery of internal parts systems and inventory processes through Inventory staff, ensuring consistency and standardization across all corporate locations
  • Develop and track key performance metrics for inventory and rental asset management, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives
  • Proven experience supporting or managing supply chain functions in an e-commerce environment, including online order fulfillment, inventory coordination, and integration with digital sales platforms
  • Create and implement tools for analyzing inventory and rental asset levels; proactively address obsolete items and recommend adjustments based on business needs
  • Proven experience leading and developing procurement teams, including setting performance goals, mentoring team members, and fostering effective cross-functional collaboration
  • Hands-on experience managing the full purchase order (PO) cycle, including requisition processing, approvals, vendor coordination, and delivery tracking.
  • Collaborate with the sales department to forecast short- and long-term rental equipment requirements, providing weekly updates to the VP, Finance
  • Collaborate with the sales and operations department to forecast short- and long-term inventory requirements, managing min/max order management and providing weekly updates to the VP, Finance
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the corporate ERP system, including the creation of customized reports and dashboards for various internal users
  • Prepare and manage annual operating budgets for supply chain functions; contribute to capital budget planning and manage cash flow requirements related to inventory and rental assets
  • Oversee and coordinate cycle counts and annual physical inventory for both inventory and rental assets, working closely with operations team at each branch location
  • Prepare asset acquisition requests including ROI analyses for capital purchases or rental decisions; and submit recommendations to the VP, Finance
  • Foster strong relationships with internal departments, external vendors, and customers to ensure exceptional service delivery aligned with the company’s vision
  • Support other departments in the preparation of proposals and quotations by providing timely input on rental equipment costing, availability, and lead times

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a parts or inventory focused environment, ideally within the telecommunications, construction, or industrial sectors
  • Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation; equivalent post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration will also be considered.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain best practices, including forecasting, procurement, and vendor management.
    Familiarity with safety standards and compliance requirements applicable to office, warehouse, and field/shop environments.

Asset

  • Project management and strategic planning experience
  • Sales, marketing and/or experience developing customer relationships
  • Experience working with RF and Cellular technology and warehouse management systems
  • Proven experience with inventory control systems, ERP platforms, and asset management tools; experience implementing or optimizing such systems

Other Requirements

  • Current and valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
  • Clean 5-year Driver Abstract
  • Must successfully pass a Financial and Criminal Background Check

SKILLS

  • Expertise in managing inventory levels, asset utilization, and ensuring accuracy across multiple locations
  • Strong ability to forecast demand and plan procurement and distribution to meet business needs
  • Proficient in ERP systems and skilled at analyzing data to generate actionable insights and reports
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with advanced skills in Excel to support data analysis, reporting, and process optimization
  • Proven experience leading teams, driving performance, and fostering collaboration across departments
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective coordination with suppliers, internal teams, and customers.

ABOUT US

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Security, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their wireless communication needs. We have been supplying wireless communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

WE ARE A

  • MOTOROLA Platinum Service Centre
  • KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
  • State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre
  • COR Certified Employer

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About Tridon Communications

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A Telecommunications Systems Integrator (TSI) addresses all aspects of your communications needs under one roof. As a TSI, Tridon is your end-to-end solutions provider — and your single point of contact — for all of your facility's wired and wireless communications requirements.

That means you don't have to track down a different provider for each and every system, and you won't have to coordinate activity on your site around a dozen different crews. You'll only have to work with one: us. Whether it's a system design or build, installation, upgrade, repair, or maintenance, we are the solution.

Our solutions include communication system design & engineering, structured cabling & fiber optics, video surveillance, access control, wireless broadband & wi-fi mesh networks, two-way radio solutions & services, tower construction & services, LTE solutions, public address & general alarm, OT cybersecurity, IIoT networks, augmented reality, and machine learning.