AG Care
Location
Coquitlam, BC | Canada
Job description
Do you have experience managing procurement from start to finish? Do you thrive in building relationships and managing logistics?
AG Care is a growing Canadian brand that makes products that work, creates foundations for healthy hair and skin and gives back. And we have an exciting opportunity for a PROCUREMENT, INBOUND LOGISTICS & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER (NORTH AMERICA) to join our growing team!
The opportunity for you…
The Supply Chain Department is an integral part of the company. Supporting the production process and brand growth goals, Supply Chain ensures the right inventory is at the right place at the right time.
This position takes on all aspects of sourcing production inputs (packaging and ingredients) for the AG Care brand. A typical day is spent managing purchase orders, planning ahead, mitigating risk, building relationships, managing costs and logistics. Superior time management, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills are needed to excel in this position. You are a self starter who triple checks their work and works towards a day without drama.
This position is open to remote candidates, but priority will be given to candidates based in the Greater Vancouver area. This role provides a flexible hybrid schedule, working 3 days a week in AG Headquarters located in Coquitlam, BC and 2 days a week at home.
You’ll be responsible for…
· Acting as the key point of contact between suppliers and AG
· Mitigating organizational exposure to risk existing within the supply chain, natural disasters, vendor product line strategies, transportation capacity, and resource diversion to other industries
· Negotiating and managing all aspects of procurement, quote retention and price tables
· Managing and recommending inbound logistics carrier selection
· Tracking all procurement and inbound logistics costs and set standard costs annually in collaboration with Finance Department
· Seeking out opportunities to drive out unnecessary expenses, movements and handling
· Collaborating and communicating promptly with Production, R&D, Marketing and Finance to ensure production scheduling, sampling and product launches are completed on a timely manner
What you offer…
· Combination of 5 to 10 years of education and experience in Supply Chain Management
· Experience in consumer-packaged goods and progressive manufacturing industries such as pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals, cosmetics or food
· Ability to work independently and constantly improve systems
· Strong problem-solving and computer skills with excellent attention to detail
· Well developed interactive skills (oral and written communication)
· Completion of a diploma in materials management (eg: PMAC CPP Diploma) an asset
· Interest in growing and improving methods of sustainability
Working at AG...
Creating products that make a difference is no easy task, but at AG our people are hard-wired to do just that. Their passion, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit make it possible to produce, market and sell exceptional hair and body products every day. Every role is integral to the success of the company and every employee has the opportunity to see the impact their contribution makes.
The results speak for themselves. Named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for six years in a row by Deloitte, AG’s culture is rooted in its values of collaboration, life-balance, diversity and respect.
Our Story…
Advanced Goodness since 1989, we combine science and nature, selecting the highest quality ingredients to develop formulas that deliver purposeful results. Driven by care, the entire collection is free from drying sulfates, vegan and cruelty-free.
Our products are thoughtfully crafted and bottled at the source. Each stage of development occurs onsite at our FDA and Health Canada approved state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
Giving back is the reward for our success and we are committed to making a difference on a local and global level. Each year, we donate product, food and financial support to organizations across our community. Since 2008, we have partnered with One Girl Can helping girls in Kenya harness their power to create gender parity and meaningful change (
To Apply…
Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to [email protected] and quote PROCUREMENT, INBOUND LOGISTICS, & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER (NA) in the subject line. Due to the large volume of applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted to participate further in the recruitment process.
AG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Every role is integral to the success of the Company, and we believe in building a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all individuals. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
Hesitant to apply? Even if you do not believe that you meet 100% of the required skills or experiences but believe this role is right for you, we would still like to hear from you. We want to get to know more about you and why this position interests you. If you’d prefer, you are welcome to write in a more casual tone, use bullet points, or prepare a video or slideshow.
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