Supply Chain Specialist

At Simplicity Air Ltd., we operate in a unique space: manufacturing, designing, installing, and servicing air conditioning, heating, and idle-reduction technologies for the heavy equipment, agriculture, specialty, work-truck, and off-road vehicle markets. We draw on our extensive field experience to design systems that balance serviceability, economics, and new technology, making our customers’ products better. We have achieved recognition as a market leader, supplying simple solutions to complex vehicle environmental and climate challenges. 

Simplicity Air Ltd. has a current opening for a Supply Chain Specialist who can operate with urgency, think strategically, and take ownership of supplier performance, cost control, and material availability. 

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on supply chain professional who can balance day-to-day purchasing execution with longer-term planning. You are someone who can evaluate problems from multiple angles, negotiate effectively, and build strong supplier relationships, particularly in an international sourcing environment. 

This is not a transactional purchasing role. We are looking for someone who can actively manage suppliers, challenge pricing, anticipate risks, and ensure production is never waiting on parts. 

Job Purpose 

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for procuring materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials and supplies necessary for manufacturing operations at optimal costs. 

This role manages supplier and vendor relationships, negotiates pricing, and sources materials efficiently. It involves coordinating and negotiating with suppliers and vendors, resolving any issues that may cause delays, overseeing inventory levels, and resolving price discrepancies on purchase orders. 

The Supply Chain Specialist works closely with the Operations, Quality, Engineering, and accounting teams to maintain optimal supply levels and support uninterrupted production. 

The ultimate objective of this role is to ensure that Simplicity Air Ltd. minimizes costs by obtaining the necessary goods and services at the best possible price, quality, and terms. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Materials are available when needed with minimal disruption to production. 

• Supplier relationships are proactive, not reactive. 

• Costs are consistently evaluated and optimized. 

• Actively managing inventory levels, avoiding both shortages and excess. 

• Issues are identified early and resolved efficiently. 

Coordinating with suppliers: Negotiating contracts, evaluating performance, and ensuring a steady supply. 

Inventory management: Stock control, demand forecasting, and optimizing inventory levels. 

Supplier and Vendor Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors who can consistently meet delivery schedules and build mutually beneficial partnerships. 

Analyzing data: Analyzing supply chain data and forecasting demand. 

Cost Management: Optimize the landed cost of goods.   

Market Analysis: Research parts offered by Simplicity Air online to compare pricing.  

Product Development Purchasing Tasks: Work with engineering to set up components, costs, and pricing levels for prototypes and initial releases. 

Purchase Order Management 

• Issue purchase orders to numerous vendors. 

• Verify pricing and lead times from vendors. 

• Follow up with vendors on incoming purchases.  

ERP (Spire): Maintain accurate records of all purchasing and supply transactions in the ERP system. 

Pricing: Update inventory pricing based on supplier cost increases from price lists, and purchase order updates.  

Compliance: Adhere to organizational policies and procedures, legal requirements, and ethical standards in all supply chain and purchasing activities. 

Collaborating with other departments: Integrating logistics with company procedures. 

• Post Secondary Education in Supply Chain Management. 

• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (manufacturing environment preferred). 

• 5 years’ experience with international purchasing and supplier management. 

• Familiarity with inventory management. 

• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost savings or value improvements. 

• Strong relationship-building skills and communication skills. 

• Experience with ERP systems (Spire preferred) and advanced Excel skills. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Outgoing personality with a positive attitude  

• Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment. 

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills. 

• Exceptional organizational, time management and prioritizing skills. 

• Ability to prioritize daily issues and strategize longer-term projects. 

• High level of integrity, work ethic and positive team attitude. 

• Work independently or in a team environment. 

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with a half-hour unpaid lunch. 

Wage: $36.20 per hour based on 42.5 hours per work week. 

Additional Information: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join our team. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.  

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to laural@simplicityair.com  

We would love to hear from you if you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for quality excellence.  

Simplicity Air is committed to employment equity and values diversity in our workplace. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. 

We use AI-enabled tools to sort applications based on job-related criteria. A human decides who moves forward. 

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with a half-hour unpaid lunch.

Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)