Director, College Business Operations

COMPANY DESCRIPTION 4iiii Innovations Inc.
is a Canadian sports technology company based in Cochrane, Alberta.
4iiii Innovations is a diverse team dedicated to improving personal performance through the development of superior training tools, including cycling power meters and heart rate monitors for the outdoor and indoor cycling and fitness markets.
The company strives to produce the best quality and performing equipment in the industry at the best price point for our OEM partners and direct customers so that every athlete can gain the benefits of better training.
We're seeking a permanent full-time Operations Manager to join our team in Cochrane, Alberta.

4iiii Innovations offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in a fun, fast-paced and exciting industry.
4iiii employees have access to industry discounts from leading brands, race entry discounts, and of course 4iiii products.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the primary role of the Operations Manager is to lead the procurement and planning elements in a demand driven supply model.
Significant focus shall be placed on execution of the corporate strategic plan, including the facilitation of growth and expansion targets.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the company procurement philosophy, material readiness and use of Material Resource Planning (MRP).
The Supply Chain Management responsibilities include:
the direct management and planning of goods and materials for consumption or use by the company, creation of specific forecasts for items over a given time span, which shall be used for inventory management purposes, strategic ordering and vendor selection.

Alongside implementing a process model with inventory and operations, is mitigating risk and allowing for maximum production throughput.
The goal is to solidify processes and have the team manage by exception, ideally with a low quantity of exceptions.
This person supports the team in using Acumatica to its capabilities, primarily with regards to MRP and related items in inventory, sales orders, production orders, BOMs and purchase order accuracy.

Analyze forecast vs capacity for production scheduling as part of the S&OP model
Estimate materials and labour required for global production on a scheduled frequency
Oversee the development of production plans for Alberta, European and Taiwan Factories, in line with strategic initiatives, and business objectives, while considering constraints
Be the liaison between factories in Taiwan, Europe and Alberta, and the Operations team, and work closely with factories to ensure production plans are met
Oversee / support procurement practices with regards to strategic direction and follow up
Oversee / support production planning schedule and ensure operations schedules are on track; Ensure required inventory is available
Review materials and plans to communicate future risks and utilize Acumatica for pushing MRP (monthly reporting)
Transact or oversee the completion of approvals, transfers and other inventory related items
Deal with urgent items, create customized reports, delve into issues and ad hoc requests addressing exceptions when necessary
Manage the staff that fall under the procurement and supply chain coordination team
Lead all efforts as they relate to supply chain management, planning and execution systems
Utilize data analysis, business intelligence, and reporting tools to forecast supply and material needs across the company
Establish and monitor key performance indicators and metrics for supply chain planning and forecasting; Regularly report on supply chain performance to the senior management team, factory managers, and other stakeholders
Seek and establish ways to further align the supply chain team's performance with the company's financial revenue goals
Ensure the Operations team maintain strict control over inventory levels of materials in order to meet internal and external demand of product
Manage an annual budget for supply chain functions across the company
Identify discrepancies between inventory records and take action
Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels
Manage a team of employees, including hiring, delegation, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and termination
5 years of direct work experience in a supply chain management or forecasting position
~ Ability to manage and determine priorities and follow up on items that require resolution
~ Familiarity with ERP software (preferably Acumatica), and material requirements planning (MRP) software
~ Demonstrated experience with shipping, logistics, distribution, receipt management, vendor performance appraisal and vendor return systems
~ Good financial and business awareness
~ Flexible schedule requiring some morning and evening calls with entities in Europe and Taiwan
possess a valid passport