Project Supply Chain Lead

Location: Scarborough, ON – Hybrid (2-3 days per week)

Contract: 6-month contract with potential for extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $60.00 - $69.25/hour

Job Title: Project Supply Chain Lead

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Supply Chain Lead to oversee and coordinate all supply chain activities for assigned projects, from material planning through to final delivery at project sites.

This role is responsible for managing project demand planning, MRP activities, logistics coordination, supplier engagement, and delivery performance while ensuring materials are available to meet project schedules.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Logistics, and external suppliers to drive efficient project execution and resolve supply chain challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and demand planning activities in SAP for assigned projects.
• Own the end-to-end material delivery process, from planning and allocation through to successful delivery at project sites.
• Monitor and analyze MRP results, resolve planning exceptions, and maintain accurate demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with Project Procurement Managers, Category Managers, Engineering teams, and Tactical Buyers regarding design changes, supplier notifications, and engineering change requests.
• Partner with Tactical Buyers to ensure supplier demand planning requirements are effectively implemented and manage expediting activities when required.
• Develop and communicate project logistics strategies in collaboration with the Logistics team.
• Plan, track, and report on all project equipment deliveries, including first customer builds (FCBs) and change orders.
• Prepare and maintain detailed supply chain reports, delivery metrics, and project status updates.
• Analyze project supply chain data to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support successful project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Logistics, Installation & Commissioning, Customer Care, Freight Forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain planning, MRP, project coordination, or project supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of project demand management, scheduling, and MRP processes.
• Experience using SAP, particularly within demand planning, supply chain allocation, and delivery commitment modules.
• Understanding of IFRS 15 principles related to project execution.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Experience within the rail, transportation, or manufacturing industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated success working within cross-functional project teams.
• Experience coordinating complex project deliveries across multiple stakeholders.

Pay: $60.00-$69.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

• Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience

• SAP: 3 years (preferred)
• Planning, MRP, Project Coordination: 5 years (preferred)

Location

• Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3 (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3