Job Description

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:
- Selected as winner of the Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year award. - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada. - Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award. - Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges. - Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrows clean technology challenges.One of our partners produced this short 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:We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Project Manager to help drive our projects success by ensuring alignment between the teams deliverables and timelines to ensure efficient and predictable delivery of the project. You can take complex cross-functional projects and break them down into manageable phases, coordinating handoffs and milestones, and then work with the team to deliver them in a successful and timely manner. Youre committed to continuous improvement, identifying process or management gaps, and working cross-functionally to make each implementation better!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.What you will do:Daily Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and ensure smooth coordination between contract manufacturers, our Supply Chain team, and our IoT team through the quoting, pre-production, production, testing, and shipping stages.
• Respond to demand changes from Demand Planner and communicate scheduling needs to Contract Manufacturers (CM's).
• Assist in the coordination and problem solving of production delays and supply chain issues.
• Support buyers in investigating and remedying component shortages for production.
• Recognize problems and discrepancies in processes and communication and proactively initiate corrective actions.
• Input Production Orders and Assembly Orders into Microsoft Dynamics D365 ERP system.
• Maintain seasonal build plan by coordinating with various teams and contract manufacturers.
• Serve as the primary contact between Supply Chain and Product teams.
• Willingness to tackle additional tasks and responsibilities as needed, demonstrating agility and resourcefulness in handling unforeseen challenges or opportunities that may arise.

Project Responsibilities:

• Work with Manufacturing, Product Functions, and other various departments to support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Assist IoT Engineering team in qualifying new CMs from a Supply Chain perspective.
• Represent the Supply Chain team in cross functional projects and coordinate with Supply Chain team members as needed:
• Provide weekly project updates and escalate issues to the Supply Chain Manager.

RequirementsWe want you to succeed so you will need:

• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing or tangible-goods development environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and how they integrate into large projects.
• Ability to work independently with high degree of initiative
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple short and long-term projects at one time, and selecting the appropriate management framework (agile, waterfall etc) for the project
• Proficient in working in a matrix environment, with direct and indirect contributors
• Comfortable working with technical and business teams, internally with our development teams and externally with our technical or manufacturing partners
• Strong presentation skills, both oral and written
• Experience with teams performing new product development while simultaneously supporting existing products
• Excellent knowledge of project management and issue management tools
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Intermediate skill level in Excel/Google Sheets

Nice to have:

• PMP certification
• Experience working with remote teams
• Electronics background and/or chemical manufacturing experience

Salary range: $77,000 to $85,000 per yearPlease note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and experience, as well as business and organizational needs.BenefitsWhy this is the opportunity for you:

• Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production
• Opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects
• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in a collaborative and casual work environment
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements and strong work-life balance culture
• Multiple office locations, convenient via transit and bike paths
• Extended medical plan with a Health Spending Account with premiums paid by the company
• Group RRSP, which includes a 3% company paid match after one year of employment

At Semios, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.

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