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Global Head of Supply Chain - 19382
Vaughan, ON L6A 0Y6 CA | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE CA
Job Description
This is a mission-critical role for an executive who has successfully led complex, international supply chain operations—particularly in asset-intensive sectors such as mining, oil & gas, heavy industrial, energy, or large-scale construction.
The ideal candidate has built and scaled a global supply chain from the ground up, navigating multi-country operations, regulatory environments, and supplier networks across diverse geographies.
Your ability to establish systems, teams, and vendor strategies on a global scale is non-negotiable—this is not a maintenance role, but a build-and-lead mandate.
This high-impact position requires someone who thrives in fast-paced, asset-intensive environments, understands the complexity of remote and cross-border operations, and can lead transformational initiatives across multiple international sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement end-to-end global supply chain strategies supporting mining operations across multiple countries.
- Build the supply chain function from the ground up—including processes, teams, systems, and supplier networks.
- Oversee global procurement, logistics, inventory/asset management, and fulfillment, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Develop sourcing strategies tailored to the unique needs mining, oil & gas, heavy industrial, energy, or large-scale construction. especially remote and infrastructure-constrained locations.
- Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuity, agility, and compliance across jurisdictions.
- Leverage advanced analytics, forecasting, and control tower visibility to optimize demand planning and inventory levels.
- Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement through KPIs and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability initiatives relevant to mining supply chains.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to provide strategic insights and direction on supply chain performance and risks.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership roles, with a strong focus on mining, heavy industry, or resource sectors.
- Proven experience setting up global supply chain infrastructure and systems from scratch.
- Strong grasp of international logistics, vendor development, and cross-border procurement strategies.
- Track record of success in remote operations and complex, regulated environments.
- Highly proficient in ERP systems and supply chain tools; strong financial and operational acumen.
- APICS, CSCP, CPSM or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
- Experience with lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and sustainability frameworks.
- Able to travel internationally up to 20 weeks per year.
- Base salary: $200,000 – $220,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonus
- RRSP contributions
- Comprehensive health and benefits plan
Meet Your Recruiter
Danielle Bragge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Recruiting Specialty: Operations & Engineering
Danielle has had a rewarding career of over 30 years of recruiting in Canada and South Africa, including co-founding The Headhunters in 2009. Drawing on this extensive recruitment experience and managing the operations of her own businesses, she specializes in the placement of operations and engineering professionals. Focusing on senior-level searches, she has recruited coast-to-coast across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, energy, technology and construction.
Danielle’s business achievements are predicated on people, since she understands profoundly that companies are successful because of the individuals they hire and the leadership they cultivate. She partners with her clients to resolve critical vacancies, and with her highly consultative approach, helps them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability.
Rising quickly during her early career through the ranks of Fortune 500 and Deloitte Best Managed companies in various management roles, Danielle was previously named one of the Top 100 Women in Business in Alberta. A mother of five, she strongly believes in balancing family, work and service to the community. In keeping with that spirit, she and her family run a not-for-profit organization called Saving the Hungry, leading teams to support community projects in developing countries.