6 Vice President Of Supply Chain jobs in Brantford

Job Description

Salary: DOE

Overview

JD Sign is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager Estimating, Procurement & Supply Chain to lead the full cycle of estimating, cost analysis, supplier negotiation, and material procurement. This role is critical to securing profitable projects, ensuring seamless supply chain operations, and maintaining cost-effective execution across our signage and architectural cladding projects.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Management

• Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and tender documents to identify suitable and profitable opportunities.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings to perform accurate quantity take-offs.
• Develop competitive cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, and overheads.
• Prepare persuasive proposals with pricing, timelines, deliverables, and strategic differentiators.
• Apply value engineering strategies to optimize project costs and performance.
• Maintain a well-organized database of quotes, estimates, submissions, and pricing history.

Procurement & Supply Chain Oversight

• Lead procurement activities including sourcing, purchasing, negotiation, and vendor evaluation.
• Build and manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, including contract negotiation.
• Initiate procurement for awarded projects and track material timelines.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability with minimal waste.
• Drive initiatives to improve supplier terms and evaluate vendor performance.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Align procurement strategies with business goals through interpretation of infrastructure RFPs/RFQs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations (e.g., Ontario Building Code).
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and design teams to align estimates with execution capabilities.
• Lead internal communication and coach team members to enhance performance.
• Conduct project reviews and audits for contractual and compliance alignment.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong understanding of materials, fabrication processes, and installation methods in the signage industry.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in signage production and project estimating.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in estimating, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• At least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role, preferably in signage, construction, or custom fabrication.
• Proven success in bid preparation, vendor negotiation, cost control, and team coordination.

Skills

• Cost estimation & bid development
• Vendor and subcontractor negotiation
• Quantity take-offs & procurement planning
• Contract review, budgeting & cost control
• Blueprint & architectural drawing analysis
• Strategic sourcing & supply chain management
• Risk assessment, compliance & value engineering
• Strong communication & internal collaboration

Why Join JD Sign?

• Work on high-impact architectural and signage projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

We are committed to providing accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process, under the Human Rights Code. The JD Sign Group Recruitment Team is dedicated to upholding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to foster an inclusive, barrier-free workplace. We are ready to accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in all recruitment processes. If you require such accommodation, don't hesitate to contact our HR team by email:

We are seeking a dynamic and confident Technical Functional Analyst to join our client’s Merchandising and Procurement Technology team. This virtual role goes beyond traditional business analysis—it's about owning product data, designing solutions, and driving transformation across procurement, vendor management, and EDI integration. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across merchandising, category management, and IT to deliver scalable, efficient systems that support inbound supply chain operations, product lifecycle management and our overall product growth

Functional & Process Ownership

• Act as a strategic partner to merchandising and procurement teams—understand product/vendor relationships, costing, and inbound supply chain flows.
• Own the Technology used to manage product master data, ensuring accuracy and alignment across systems.
• Lead EDI-related initiatives with external partners and internal stakeholders.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Design and deliver technology-enabled solutions that align with business goals.
• Oversee testing, implementation, and user training for new systems and enhancements.
• Collaborate with development teams to translate functional needs into technical requirements and turn these requirements into Value-based epics and stories to drive outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Facilitate workshops with managers, directors, and category leads to gather requirements and identify process gaps.
• Build strong relationships across merchandising, procurement, and IT—be a trusted advisor and change agent.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations clearly to leadership.

Documentation & Analysis

• Create functional specifications, process documentation, and user guides.
• Analyze data to uncover trends and inform business decisions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across merchandising and supply chain operations.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in merchandising, procurement, or supply chain environments—especially inbound logistics and vendor/product management.
• Strong understanding of EDI systems, product master data, and costing models.
• Experience leading ERP or system implementations from a functional perspective.
• Agile mindset—Scrum experience preferred; familiarity with Jira and Confluence.
• Technical fluency: SQL, Microsoft 365, AWS/cloud platforms; AS400 experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—comfortable engaging with directors and senior leadership.
• Experience in environments using test-driven and hypothesis-based development
• A proactive, value-driven, solution-oriented approach with the ability to think outside the box and drive change.

This is a virtual role, and can be anywhere in Canada, the working hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm. Monday - Friday.

This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization. You’ll be empowered to shape systems, influence decisions, and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team.

Director, Supply Chain (Raw Material & Inventory Planning) – Manufacturing / Food / Beverage and similar

Industry: Food Beverage Manufacturing (multiple sites)– (Fresh, Frozen, Processing and similar)

• Demand & Supply Planning, Material Planning, Warehousing, Logistics & Transportation

Location: Milton – Guelph- Cambridge, ON area

Base Salary: $130,000- $165,000 bonus benefits

Permanent full-time

Minimum 3 Days on site, expected to be 3-4 days on site initially

Some travel involved within Canada 15%

Our client is a very well-established food manufacturing processing & packaging organisation with 3- 4 sites in Canada. They have a job open for Director- Supply Chain (Raw Material & Inventory Planning, Demand & Supply Planning, Purchasing, Warehousing, Transportation) to be based out of their facility located in Milton – Guelph- Cambridge, ON area . This is a hands-on strategic yet daily tactical leadership role to lead Material Planners Buyers, Inventory Planners, Warehouse personnel, Logistics & Supply Chain in a fairly manual process supporting all plant sites for consensus forecasting, central material & capacity planning, purchasing, inventory warehousing & logistics. All candidates must have established success leading manufacturing plant level Supply Chain supporting Material & Capacity Planning, consensus forecasting. There is some travel involved domestically in Canada 15%

Director, Supply Chain will be fully responsible for the end-to-end supply chain of 3-4 manufacturing sites for short shelf-life temperature-controlled food processing packaging working closely leading sourcing, selection and performance management of vendors for raw materials ingredients and packaging, establish and manage supply chain KPIs, streamline lead-times and set-up Supply Chain SOPs & Best Practices. You will work with the logistics partners, 3rd party carriers for inbound and outbound freight nationally,be responsible for raw materials planning (packaging , ingredients, MRO, MRP), finished goods Inventory, Warehousing, Transportation & Purchasing. This is a Continuous Improvement strategic yet daily tactical role, presently with fairly manual processes, responsible for establishing short term and long-term strategy while providing leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance management to 4-5 direct reports, leading them through recent ERP implementation.

Director, Supply Chain will ideally have a minimum of 5-7 years’ of leadership experience in plant level manufacturing in Fresh / frozen / ready to eat Food, Produce, Dairy, Protein, Meat, Ready -to-Eat, Fresh, Daily or Produce, managing plant level supply chain including sourcing and contracts strong analytical numbers and cost driven mindset, excellent analytical skills – Excel, Power BI and similar and established success in laying down Supply Chain strategy yet manging daily tactical functions. Bachelor’s degree, experience with food manufacturing plant level supply chain helps. Familiarity with GMP, CFIA, and other food safety compliance is a MUST. Ability to work on-site 3-4 days initially and be able to travel 10-15% nationally is a MUST.

Qualified applicants already in the GTA / KW area ideally with short shelf-life products experience, minimum 4-5 years of Supply Chain leadership experience in manufacturing are invited to forward their resumes in MS Word format to Please write “Director, Supply Chain (Raw Material & Inventory Planning)” in the subject line of your e mail.

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted due to volume of applicants.

Job Description

MealSuite, an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company, is a privately owned SaaS organization with 130 team members across Cambridge, ON, Canada, Dallas, TX, USA, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Our suite of end-to-end foodservice technology solutions helps professionals across healthcare and aging services streamline their operations, save time, reduce food waste, and meet regulatory requirements, so they can focus on what matters most: improving the quality of patient and resident care.

A career with MealSuite offers the innovation and agility of a startup matched with the stability of an established company in a growing industry.

We’re looking for an experienced VP of Customer Experience to join the MealSuite team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling our customer experience strategy - establishing the processes, standards, and culture that will ensure every customer journey is seamless, impactful, and aligned with our mission to deliver exceptional value.

A day in the life as VP, Customer Experience:

• Provide strategic leadership to grow and empower our Customer Experience teams in alignment with a rapidly expanding customer base

• Drive operational improvements by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process enhancements that accelerate project delivery and success

• Champion innovation in customer support and onboarding, setting measurable goals and KPIs to track impact and progress

• Develop and evolve a comprehensive CX roadmap, regularly reporting outcomes and challenges to senior leadership and adjusting plans as needed

• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to streamline operations and elevate the overall customer experience

• Lead initiatives to enhance the reseller journey, ensuring partner satisfaction and long-term engagement

• Lead and energize the CX teams through effective leadership, enabling them to deliver seamless and impactful customer interactions

• Represent the Voice of the Customer at the executive level, ensuring customer insights inform strategic decisions across departments

If the below describe your knowledge, experience and character, this role could be for you:

• I have knowledge of SaaS customer support, onboarding, lifecycle management, and operational best practices that drive customer satisfaction and retention.

• I gained my knowledge through formal education (Bachelor’s or MBA in Business, Technology, or related fields), 10+ years of direct experience in SaaS, and leadership roles in global customer service organizations.

• I have experience with complex products, across various stages of organizational growth including scale-ups.

• I have experience with service analytics tools, customer journey mapping platforms, and CX performance dashboards to drive data-informed decisions.

• I’m familiar with managing international and offshore teams, and navigating organizational change.

• I’m exceptional at building and executing CX roadmaps, reducing project timelines, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

• I get most excited about enabling teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and aligning CX strategy with business growth.

• I’m extra passionate about cultivating a strong team culture, identifying and addressing burnout, and supporting the development of senior leaders.

• I have a proven ability to influence executive stakeholders, secure resources, and deliver measurable improvements in customer and team satisfaction.

• I’m willing to occasionally travel and have a valid passport and no travel restrictions that limit my ability to cross the border between Canada and the USA (and other international locations if required for role).

• I thrive in an agile environment that is constantly changing and encourages team members to collectively collaborate and communicate

• I love to be directly involved in projects and initiatives that offer continued learning and endless opportunity to express my ideas and build my leadership skills

We know imposter syndrome can be REAL when applying for a new role, but please don't let the confidence gap prevent you from taking a leap and applying for your dream job. Your future self will thank you!

More to love about working at MealSuite:

• We are passionate people that care about others. The heart of what we do comes down to our mission to Deliver smiles and satisfaction to the continuum of care through an all-in-one foodservice management technology. Learn more about what we do here.
• We’ve built a progressive culture that values teamwork and innovation. We listen to all voices and entrust team members with tasks that make a significant impact on the communities we serve.
• We’re growing sustainably. A career with MealSuite offers the innovation and agility of a startup matched with the stability of an established company in a growing industry.
• We take care of our employees too! Here are just a few of the great things we offer:
• Unlimited paid time off – yeah, you read that right! We trust our employees to build their own version of balance so they can bring their best every day.
• Health benefits – this includes medical, dental, and vision options, life & disability insurance, paid maternity and parental leave, and an on-site gym (Dallas) and access to Teladoc (Cambridge).
• Hybrid flexibility – we value the collaboration, mentorship and learning that come from physically working next to one another, as well as the benefits that remote work can offer.
• Work-life balance – this is supported by the fact that more than 90% of current employees agree that their leader supports their wellbeing.
• An inclusive workplace – women account for 53% of our employees and 58% of people leaders.
• Participation in our equity program – we are committed to helping you plan for your future!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement – we support our employees in pursuing and achieving their professional goals.
• Purposeful work with a positive community impact – more than 90% of our North American employees agree that the company’s purpose aligns with their personal values. Learn more about our values at MealSuite.com/Careers.

This role will require you to work in our office located in Cambridge, ON or Dallas, TC up to 2 days a week. More than an hour away from the office location? Apply anyway, and we can talk through your options!

Have we got your attention? Great! Here’s what’s next:

Apply today with your resume and answers to our application questions.

We’ll start reviewing candidates within two weeks of this position being posted and will reach out to you if we’d like to get to know you a bit better. We often get hundreds of applications for our roles (we feel very honoured that so many people are interested!) and try our best to get back to each person. If there’s a delay in our response, please don’t think we’ve forgotten about you. We may be taking our time to thoroughly review each candidate before deciding who to interview.

We want to ensure that every qualified individual has an equal opportunity to work with us. If you require accommodation to our application process, please contact

Chief of Staff and Vice President Medical & Academic Affairs

Brant Community Healthcare System

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) – comprised of Brantford General Hospital and The Willett in Paris – is committed to Leading Beyond Care and serving as an anchor for community well-being through healthcare excellence. Guided by our core values – Be Bold and Courageous, Commit to Excellence, Champion Equity, and Be Trustworthy – BCHS strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patients, families, and communities it serves.

With 330 beds, 2,100 employees, 360 professional staff, more than 300 volunteers, and an annual budget of $270M, BCHS provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services to over 150,000 residents across the region. BCHS delivers acute care services and specialty programs for Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and surrounding communities – offering stable, state-of-the-art programs that ensure exceptional, patient-focused care.

The transformation of healthcare delivery at BCHS continues with a major Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project underway and the recent approval to build a new hospital.

Brant Community Healthcare System is seeking a Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical & Academic Affairs (CoS & VPMAA) who will serve as a cornerstone of clinical and organizational leadership. The CoS & VPMAA is accountable to the Board of Directors on issues regarding the quality and safety of medical diagnosis, care and treatment and as member of the senior leadership team accountable to the President & Chief Executive Officer for providing administrative medical leadership to support the implementation of BCHS’s Mission, Vision and Values. Beyond stewarding current priorities, the CoS & VPMAA will forge a progressive ten-year vision for medical care and clinical services, while also playing a strategic role in the redevelopment of a new hospital, development of the clinical services plan and the deployment of a Health Information System.

The CoS & VPMAA will foster meaningful relationships and work in a collaborative manner aiming to create a clinical practice environment that is leading practice, ethical, safe, resource efficient, and is conducted in partnership with patients and their families, other health care professionals, and external stakeholders to create a culture of accountability and positivity. Embedded in this mandate is responsibility for leading the Medical Advisory Committee, ensuring compliance with legislation and hospital bylaws, overseeing credentialing and privileging, supporting medical education and research, and maintaining oversight of clinical standards. By strengthening BCHS’s regional influence, furthering the work of the Ontario Health Team, promoting population health initiatives, progressing academic vision and advancing its longstanding affiliation with McMaster University, the CoS & VPMAA will integrate clinical, educational, and community priorities into a cohesive vision that resonates throughout the region.

A minimum of five years of medical leadership experience within a large community or academic centre is required, coupled with demonstrated expertise in advancing quality improvement and championing cultural safety for diverse populations. The CoS & VPMAA will be visionary, passionate, and committed to outstanding patient experiences. Recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in delivering high-quality care, the individual will be adept at guiding high-performing teams, fostering respectful shared decision-making, and mentoring physician colleagues. With authenticity, foresight, and principled judgment, reinforced by strong communication and consensus-building skills, the ideal candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and be eligible for active privileges at BCHS. A master’s degree in administration, quality improvement, or a health-related discipline is preferred.

To learn more or pursue this opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner and Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us to discuss accommodation.

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