Supply Chain Specialist Jobs

Who we are:

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2022) – Selected as winner of the "Precision Agriculture Solutions of the Year" award.
• Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:

Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.

As a Supply Chain Specialist you will be responsible for strategic global logistics and procurement. Working with the Operations Manager, you are an experienced supply chain professional, responsible for managing the complex supply chain of the most critical products. Ultimately, you will be responsible for relationships with key vendors and internal customers to ensure parts and materials meet high quality standards and are delivered on time.

The work environment is fast-paced as we are rapidly growing our operations. For this position, you should have superb multitasking abilities, be able to work independently, and exceptional attention to detail. You like a good challenge and have a sense of curiosity, where you find enjoyment and satisfaction in looking for creative solutions to the everyday excitement that this role brings.

What you will do:

• Represent OPS-Supplychain as SME in cross functional projects
• Review inventory quality and reconciliation of purchase orders against deliveries made
• Coordinate shipment logistics with freight companies, warehouses, and customs brokers
• Track and maintain records on procurement activity (ie. bill of materials, invoices, and contracts)
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with critical and complex vendors. Own business relationship, periodic business review, escalation path for conflict
• Make recommendations for improvements on existing processes, identifies innovative solutions and leads improvement initiatives.
• Support optimization of purchasing processes through testing, documenting and implementation of ERP system improvements.
• Supply chain risk analysis and resolution
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, transportation time, and storage
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders
• Track lead time on purchase orders and developing delivery timetables to ensure all materials arrive at their destination together
• Review requisitions, initiate purchase orders according to specifications, and oversee order fulfillment cycle
• Maintain accurate inventory metrics and associated reports for management
• Source and evaluate new strategic/technical/complex suppliers. Represent and promote Semios to new suppliers
• Participate in inventory/financial audits
• Respond to changes in demand, and resolve problems that arise (ie. shortages, delays)

Requirements

We want you to succeed, so you will need:

• Experience with international shipping, logistics and custom clearance
• Extensive experience with cultivating critical supplier/vendor relationship
• Strong relationship management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of Accounting/ERP system
• Prior experience with portfolio management (millions)
• Strong attention to detail + organization skills
• 5+ year global supply chain management, manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of BoM management, AVL, ACL

Nice to have:

• Sourcing speciality vendors (electronics, mechanical and chemical)
• Experience with shipping dangerous goods
• Supply Chain Management Courses or Professional Certification

Benefits

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in collaborative and casual work environment
• Opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects.
• Flexible hybrid working environment and hours
• Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production.
• Multiple office locations, convenient via transit and bike paths.

Semios welcomes all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.