About the role
Are you a strategic leader with expertise in supply chain and facilities management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions drive operational excellence and long-term success? Kent Homes is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, inventory, logistics, and facility operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
Why Kent Homes?
At Kent Homes, we are committed to innovation and operational excellence. As Director of Supply Chain, you will shape strategies that optimize sourcing, strengthen vendor partnerships, and maintain safe, productive facilities. If you’re ready to lead at a senior level and make a lasting impact, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do:
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Lead Procurement & Inventory Strategy – Drive purchasing and inventory optimization to ensure cost efficiency and operational continuity.
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Vendor & Partnership Management – Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure quality, reliability, and competitive advantage.
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Facilities Oversight & Compliance – Direct facility operations, including maintenance, safety compliance, and vendor contracts.
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Cross-Functional Leadership – Collaborate with senior leaders to align supply chain and facilities strategies with corporate objectives.
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Financial & Performance Governance – Manage budgets, analyze KPIs, and implement cost-control measures to achieve financial and operational targets.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
- Experience – 7–10 years in supply chain leadership; experience managing facilities operations is an asset.
- Certifications – CSCP, FMP, or CFM certifications preferred.
- Skills – Strategic leadership, negotiation, data analysis, and proficiency with supply chain systems.
What’s in it for You?
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Impactful Leadership – Drive strategic initiatives that shape the future of Kent Homes.
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Career Advancement – Opportunities for growth within a leading organization.
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Collaborative Environment – Work with a dynamic leadership team committed to excellence.
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Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits.
Join Kent Homes , one of the largest and most innovative modular home manufacturers based in Atlantic Canada, where quality craftsmanship, innovation, safety and sustainability are embraced by our team members every day. Since 1958, we've been committed to delivering quality built homes with 100% quality assurance, offering tight control over costs, timing, and materials—guaranteeing a seamless process with no surprises. With our 150,000 square foot facility in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, we build year-round, serving communities across the Atlantic Provinces as well as Ontario. Our team is made up of talented builders and other great tradespeople, engineers, sales professionals, and more—all committed to a culture of that ensures employee and customer satisfaction. If you’re ready to make a difference, Kent Homes is the place to build your career !
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Kent Homes
KENT HOMES is 100% Canadian-owned, and is part of the J.D. Irving Group of Companies from Saint John, New Brunswick, Kent is Eastern Canada's leading manufacturer of custom built prefabricated structures for camp installations and remote office complexes. Kent Homes offers a choice of more than 200 standard Homes plans, 60 standard Mini Homes plans as well as 400 options to choose from. Kent Homes also builds custom plans designed to meet the customers needs. Kent Homes is a registered "R-2000 Builder". Kent Homes sold on the domestic market are covered by a seven-year structural warranty, a one-year workmanship and material defects warranty. CURRENT GEOGRAPHIC MARKETING ACTIVITY Kent Homes markets modular houses, panel houses, industrial trailers and prefabricated industrial complexes throughout Eastern Canada and the New England States, Japan and South America. GEOGRAPHIC MARKETING PRIORITIES/MARKETING STRATEGY Kent is interested in pursuing and developing sales worldwide with a particular emphasis on Latin America, the USA and Japan. Remote regions accessible by water transport only are target markets. CIDA sponsored projects in developing nations are also of interest.
About the role
Are you a strategic leader with expertise in supply chain and facilities management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions drive operational excellence and long-term success? Kent Homes is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, inventory, logistics, and facility operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
Why Kent Homes?
At Kent Homes, we are committed to innovation and operational excellence. As Director of Supply Chain, you will shape strategies that optimize sourcing, strengthen vendor partnerships, and maintain safe, productive facilities. If you’re ready to lead at a senior level and make a lasting impact, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do:
-
Lead Procurement & Inventory Strategy – Drive purchasing and inventory optimization to ensure cost efficiency and operational continuity.
-
Vendor & Partnership Management – Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure quality, reliability, and competitive advantage.
-
Facilities Oversight & Compliance – Direct facility operations, including maintenance, safety compliance, and vendor contracts.
-
Cross-Functional Leadership – Collaborate with senior leaders to align supply chain and facilities strategies with corporate objectives.
-
Financial & Performance Governance – Manage budgets, analyze KPIs, and implement cost-control measures to achieve financial and operational targets.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
- Experience – 7–10 years in supply chain leadership; experience managing facilities operations is an asset.
- Certifications – CSCP, FMP, or CFM certifications preferred.
- Skills – Strategic leadership, negotiation, data analysis, and proficiency with supply chain systems.
What’s in it for You?
-
Impactful Leadership – Drive strategic initiatives that shape the future of Kent Homes.
-
Career Advancement – Opportunities for growth within a leading organization.
-
Collaborative Environment – Work with a dynamic leadership team committed to excellence.
-
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits.
Join Kent Homes , one of the largest and most innovative modular home manufacturers based in Atlantic Canada, where quality craftsmanship, innovation, safety and sustainability are embraced by our team members every day. Since 1958, we've been committed to delivering quality built homes with 100% quality assurance, offering tight control over costs, timing, and materials—guaranteeing a seamless process with no surprises. With our 150,000 square foot facility in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, we build year-round, serving communities across the Atlantic Provinces as well as Ontario. Our team is made up of talented builders and other great tradespeople, engineers, sales professionals, and more—all committed to a culture of that ensures employee and customer satisfaction. If you’re ready to make a difference, Kent Homes is the place to build your career !
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Kent Homes
KENT HOMES is 100% Canadian-owned, and is part of the J.D. Irving Group of Companies from Saint John, New Brunswick, Kent is Eastern Canada's leading manufacturer of custom built prefabricated structures for camp installations and remote office complexes. Kent Homes offers a choice of more than 200 standard Homes plans, 60 standard Mini Homes plans as well as 400 options to choose from. Kent Homes also builds custom plans designed to meet the customers needs. Kent Homes is a registered "R-2000 Builder". Kent Homes sold on the domestic market are covered by a seven-year structural warranty, a one-year workmanship and material defects warranty. CURRENT GEOGRAPHIC MARKETING ACTIVITY Kent Homes markets modular houses, panel houses, industrial trailers and prefabricated industrial complexes throughout Eastern Canada and the New England States, Japan and South America. GEOGRAPHIC MARKETING PRIORITIES/MARKETING STRATEGY Kent is interested in pursuing and developing sales worldwide with a particular emphasis on Latin America, the USA and Japan. Remote regions accessible by water transport only are target markets. CIDA sponsored projects in developing nations are also of interest.