About the role
Job Description Supply Chain Specialist
Posting Start Date: 7/16/25
Supply Chain
Canada
Nexans Canada Inc.-Fergus
Full Time
Junior professional – up to 5 years
ID: 78307
Purpose
- Responsible for Material flow through production
- Cycle counting where required to ensure inventory accuracies as well as production priorities based on customer demand.
- Supporting role to Scheduling and purchasing, backfilling and cross training with process development.
Areas Of Responsibility
- Negotiating with suppliers
- Creating purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials
- Ensure MHR’s are issued in the proper windows defined by Finance
- Manage and maintain lead times and MOQ with all suppliers
- Analyze demand forecasts
- Manage inventory levels and develop production schedules to meet customer orders
- Review & analyze customer backlog and work with internal teams to expedite as required
- Ensure appropriate stock levels
- Track inventory usages while adhering to allocated storage footprints
- Ensure working capital values are within the defined threshold
- Manage internal MIN/MAX based on current production usages and storage allocation for all raw material, including consignment
- Use visual Kanbans where possible to help manage inventory
- Cycle count materials daily/weekly and reconcile to SAP
- Assist with month end financial closing activities
- Evaluate supplier performance and build relationships
- Communicate with internal teams (Manufacturing, Sales, Receiving, Finance) and external suppliers to coordinate supply chain activities
- Analyze data for planning and release, ordering, usage & inventory analysis and shortage resolution
- Other duties as assigned
Expected Results
- Improved inventor accuracy.
- Identify key areas of improvements
- High level support to full supply chain team
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, forecast demand and manage inventory
- Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts both verbally and in written form
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in ERP Systems: Experience with SAP is an asset
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Concepts: Understanding of inventory control, production planning and material requirements/ordering
About Nexans
For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and is committed to electrifying the future. With approximately 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is paving the way to a new world of safe, sustainable and decarbonized electricity that is accessible to everyone. In 2022, Nexans generated 6.7 billion euros in standard sales. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services across four main business areas: Power Generation & Transmission, Distribution, Usage and Industry & Solutions. Nexans was the first company in its industry to create a Foundation supporting sustainable initiatives, bringing access to energy to disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Group pledged to contribute to carbon neutrality by 2030.
Nexans. Electrify the future.
Nexans is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment A. For more information, please visit www.nexans.com
About the role
Job Description Supply Chain Specialist
Posting Start Date: 7/16/25
Supply Chain
Canada
Nexans Canada Inc.-Fergus
Full Time
Junior professional – up to 5 years
ID: 78307
Purpose
- Responsible for Material flow through production
- Cycle counting where required to ensure inventory accuracies as well as production priorities based on customer demand.
- Supporting role to Scheduling and purchasing, backfilling and cross training with process development.
Areas Of Responsibility
- Negotiating with suppliers
- Creating purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials
- Ensure MHR’s are issued in the proper windows defined by Finance
- Manage and maintain lead times and MOQ with all suppliers
- Analyze demand forecasts
- Manage inventory levels and develop production schedules to meet customer orders
- Review & analyze customer backlog and work with internal teams to expedite as required
- Ensure appropriate stock levels
- Track inventory usages while adhering to allocated storage footprints
- Ensure working capital values are within the defined threshold
- Manage internal MIN/MAX based on current production usages and storage allocation for all raw material, including consignment
- Use visual Kanbans where possible to help manage inventory
- Cycle count materials daily/weekly and reconcile to SAP
- Assist with month end financial closing activities
- Evaluate supplier performance and build relationships
- Communicate with internal teams (Manufacturing, Sales, Receiving, Finance) and external suppliers to coordinate supply chain activities
- Analyze data for planning and release, ordering, usage & inventory analysis and shortage resolution
- Other duties as assigned
Expected Results
- Improved inventor accuracy.
- Identify key areas of improvements
- High level support to full supply chain team
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, forecast demand and manage inventory
- Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts both verbally and in written form
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in ERP Systems: Experience with SAP is an asset
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Concepts: Understanding of inventory control, production planning and material requirements/ordering
About Nexans
For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and is committed to electrifying the future. With approximately 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is paving the way to a new world of safe, sustainable and decarbonized electricity that is accessible to everyone. In 2022, Nexans generated 6.7 billion euros in standard sales. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services across four main business areas: Power Generation & Transmission, Distribution, Usage and Industry & Solutions. Nexans was the first company in its industry to create a Foundation supporting sustainable initiatives, bringing access to energy to disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Group pledged to contribute to carbon neutrality by 2030.
Nexans. Electrify the future.
Nexans is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment A. For more information, please visit www.nexans.com