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Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.\nAre you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?\nWe are looking for a Manager to join our Supply Chain Transformation team to lead transformation programs aimed at rethinking supply chain planning processes, operational models, and technological capabilities. The selected candidate will primarily work with clients in the life sciences, consumer goods, retail, wholesale, and food and beverage sectors.\nThis position, which involves direct contact with clients, requires extensive experience in process reengineering, designing target operational models, and implementing advanced planning solutions such as SAP Integrated Business Planning, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, and Kinaxis.\nWhat you will do\nAs part of the Supply Chain Transformation team, you will be responsible for:\nLeading complex programs and work streams related to the transformation of supply chain planning, from the initial assessment through to the deployment and stabilization of new capabilities.\nAdvise senior executives on their planning challenges, transformation priorities, governance models, and opportunities for performance improvement.\nLead the end-to-end reengineering of supply chain planning processes, including demand, procurement, inventory, replenishment, 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stakeholders.\nExcellent skills in communication, workshop facilitation, presentation, and drafting deliverables for senior management.\nStrong skills in problem-solving, structuring analyses, and synthesizing complex information.\nEntrepreneurial spirit, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.\nA college degree in operations management, supply chain management, industrial engineering, information technology, business administration, or a related field.\nA relevant certification, such as APICS/ASCM, PMP, SAP IBP, or a certification related to another planning solution, is a plus.\nKPMG BC Region Pay Range Information\nThe expected base salary range for this position is $98,000-$130,000and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.\nKPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information\nThe expected base salary range for this position is $103,000-$135,000and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.\nProviding you with the support you need to be at your best\nOur Values, The KPMG Way\nIntegrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters\nKPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.\nAdjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process\nAt KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.\nAI Usage\nWe embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.\nWe believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.\nAs part of the Supply Chain Transformation team, you will be responsible for:\nLeading complex programs and work streams related to the transformation of supply chain planning, from the initial assessment through to the deployment and stabilization of new capabilities.\nAdvise senior executives on their planning challenges, transformation priorities, governance models, and opportunities for performance improvement.\nLead the end-to-end reengineering of supply chain planning processes, including demand, procurement, inventory, replenishment, production, scheduling, and S&OP/IBP.\nAssess current processes, technologies, data, organizational structures, and governance models to identify gaps, constraints, and the root causes of performance issues.\nDesign integrated, harmonized, and scalable target processes, taking into account the operational and regulatory specificities of the life sciences, consumer goods, retail, wholesale, and food & beverages.\nDefine target operating models.\nFacilitate design workshops with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment on guiding principles, target processes, design decisions, and implementation priorities.\nDevelop pragmatic transformation roadmaps that incorporate aspects related to processes, organization, technology, data, governance, and change management.\nLead or oversee the selection, design, and implementation of planning solutions such as SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, or other comparable platforms.\nTranslate business objectives and operational needs into functional requirements, use cases, design principles, and sustainable technological solutions.\nOversee activities related to functional design, configuration, integration, data migration, testing, training, deployment, and post-implementation support.\nEnsure that technology solutions effectively support the target processes and objectives of the operational model, rather than simply replicating existing ways of working.\nLead the definition of key planning parameters, including product and customer segments, inventory policies, service levels, planning horizons, replenishment rules, and production strategies.\nOversee project governance, manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and timelines, and provide structured updates to steering committees.\nLead and manage multidisciplinary teams composed of consultants, business specialists, technology specialists, and client representatives.\nDevelop team members through regular guidance, constructive feedback, and the creation of learning opportunities.\nContribute to business development, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, developing service offerings, and mainta...","description_format":"text","description_chars":15272,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Supply Chain","Biotechnology","Consumer Goods","IT Consulting & Digital Transformation"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-04T11:39:39Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-11-06T15:50:50Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"CA","licensed_sponsor":true,"adverts_offering_sponsorship_24m":0,"sanctioned_now":false,"evidence":"Positions approved through LMIA in 12 months: 7","filings_12m":7,"filings_prev_12m":21,"green_card_filings_12m":null,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":"Global Talent Stream; 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