Supply Chain Executive (Purchasing)

This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, encompassing costing, supplier relations, inventory management, logistics, and compliance with Canada–US cross-border regulations. The role supports the entire order cycle, from initial lead costing through to final delivery, ensuring cost efficiency and timely execution throughout. It requires close collaboration with multiple internal teams and external partners to maintain smooth operations and meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead Costing & Procurement: Analyze CRM opportunities by reviewing product specifications, minimum order quantities, and delivery requirements. Source and evaluate supplier quotes considering price, lead time, and location, and prepare detailed costing sheets.
- Purchase Orders & Supplier Management: Process customer purchase orders, verify stock availability, issue purchase orders for items not in stock, and monitor order acknowledgements, confirmations, and production status. Communicate any updates or delays promptly to relevant stakeholders.
- Inventory & Warehouse Coordination: Monitor stock levels, generate pick lists, prepare bills of lading, and coordinate picking and fulfillment activities with warehouse teams and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
- Transportation & Logistics: Arrange domestic and cross-border shipments using approved carriers, balancing cost optimization with transit time efficiency. Address and resolve shipment issues as they arise.
- Strategic Sourcing: Focus on suppliers located nearby to reduce freight costs while balancing price, lead time, and availability across Canada and the US.
- Customs & Trade Compliance: Manage all documentation related to cross-border shipments, including CUSMA certificates, commercial invoices, HTS codes, and PARS documentation. Coordinate customs clearance with brokers for both US and Canadian shipments.
- Cross-Functional Support: Act as the primary liaison between Sales, Ordering, Accounts, Warehouse, Suppliers, and Logistics teams. Manage workflows and tasks using ClickUp to ensure seamless communication and task completion.

Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in supplier sourcing and relationship management.
- Strong proficiency in costing and quotation preparation.
- Solid skills in purchase order administration and inventory coordination.
- Knowledge of domestic and international logistics, including cross-border customs processes.
- Experience managing third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
- Ability to effectively utilize workflow management tools such as ClickUp.
- At least one year of sales experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for career advancement as the company grows.
- Continuous training to improve product knowledge and professional skills.
- A supportive, collaborative, and positive team environment.
- Fully remote work setup with a standard Monday to Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

This full-time role is offered by Cardo, a company dedicated to fostering growth and teamwork. Candidates will be asked to provide their laptop or desktop system specifications and current salary details during the application process. The monthly salary range for this position is Rs55,000 to Rs75,000.