Job Description

Company Description
Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.
Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of and , we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can\'t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our include:

• We make our clients successful - we do what's right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

As part of Vention's Operations team, reporting to the VP Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, you will use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance our supply chain processes. You will be responsible for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support SCM planning and operations in a fast-growth environment to support our OTIF target.
More specifically, you will:
Maintain Inventory integrity and master data creation
Track and manage adherence to key KPI, root cause failure, driving counter measure actions
Provide robust analysis and input to S&OP
Support ordering plan and ensure delivery schedule is up to date with our suppliers to meet our replenishment needs; update MRP system accordingly
Manage and monitor all stock movements, including warehouse transfers
Work closely with a dedicated team of software developers, improving inventory planning software and underlying algorithms
Creates visibility to inventory through dashboard creation
Escalating critical supply and demand deficiencies to key stakeholders
Help foster trusting relationships with business partners
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Business Management, Logistics or a related field
At least 2 years of related work experience
Knowledge of inventory level mathematics, including daily demand, safety stock, reorder points and economic order quantity
Working knowledge of MS Office, relational databases and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI
Prior expertise in writing SQL queries
Problem-solving aptitude and strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Familiar with logistics and production planning concepts
Understand contracts and pricing
Strong data analytic background with business acumen in order to have the ability to run complex analysis independently of the data science team
Problem-solving skills
APICS or SCMP certification an asset
Additional Information
How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

\xe2\x80\x8dCommitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.
When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion.
We're passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!
If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well.