Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager – ASSA Abloy Entrance Systems

Location: Lachine, Quebec
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Dominico Insogna

About Us:

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is a global leader in entrance automation and access solutions. In Quebec, our businesses include trusted local brands such as Door Doctor, MCF Equipment, and Nadeau, serving customers across commercial, industrial, warehousing, transportation, institutional, and logistics sectors.

As we continue to grow and scale our operations across the province, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain optimization across our Quebec businesses.

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that support operational excellence, inventory accuracy, service delivery, and customer satisfaction across multiple business locations in Quebec.

This role will oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, warehousing coordination, forecasting, and logistics activities while partnering closely with Operations, Service, Sales, Finance, and Leadership teams. The successful candidate will balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution in a fast-paced service and distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support company growth and operational objectives.
• Lead procurement activities, including vendor selection, contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and supplier performance management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and service levels.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier risks, and material availability to ensure business continuity.

Inventory Management

• Establish inventory planning processes to optimize stock levels across multiple locations.
• Monitor inventory turns, aging inventory, stock accuracy, and replenishment activities.
• Reduce stock-outs while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Develop and maintain inventory controls and cycle count programs.

Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities.
• Coordinate transportation, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure efficient product flow.
• Partner with branch and operations leaders to improve material availability and service responsiveness.
• Evaluate logistics providers and transportation costs to drive efficiencies.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Track supplier performance through KPIs related to quality, delivery, pricing, and responsiveness.
• Resolve supply disruptions and escalate critical issues as required.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier consolidation opportunities.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Collaborate with leaders across Door Doctor, MCF Equipment, and Nadeau to understand business requirements and anticipate supply needs.
• Support branch growth by aligning supply chain capabilities with customer demand.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on standardization, efficiency, and scalability.
• Mentor and support team members involved in purchasing, inventory, and logistics functions.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop supply chain metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Analyze purchasing trends, inventory performance, supplier metrics, and forecasting accuracy.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive supply chain, procurement, inventory, or logistics experience.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations, distribution, service, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or equipment-related environments.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and demand planning principles.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in French and English is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across multiple locations.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience within the dock and door industry, industrial equipment, building products, construction services, or a related field.
• Knowledge of warehouse management, fleet coordination, and service-based operations.
• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, CPIM, or Supply Chain certifications are considered assets.
• What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Improve inventory accuracy and availability across all Quebec locations.
• Strengthen supplier partnerships and purchasing performance.
• Reduce supply chain costs while maintaining service excellence.
• Create scalable processes that support business growth.
• Enhance collaboration between operations, service, sales, and supply chain teams.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.