Director, Inventory and Logistics (Hybrid)

Your opportunity  By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.  Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – a revolutionary solution designed by our world-class technical team. The Globe System offers strong, unique, and customer-valued advantages over other treatments on the market, and leading physicians are already using it and helping to share our story.  We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients!  In this role you will work cross-functionally with other operational leaders to understand inventory warehousing and product delivery needs.  You ensure that inventory movements both internal and external to Kardium are conducted efficiently and effectively. Your hard work and diligence ensure that Kardium meets its delivery commitments to our customers.  Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.    Meaningful work you will be a part of  Your responsibilities will include:  Direct and mentor inventory and logistics leaders across all Kardium manufacturing sites  Grow a high-performance team culture, driving engagement, retention and employee development Instill a continuous improvement mindset and drive programs to improve efficiency and control of inventory and logistics processes Manage all raw materials, WIP and FG inventory located at Kardium and third-party warehouses Ensure materials at all Kardium locations are stored in appropriate conditions that meet applicable environmental requirements Define and monitor key performance indicators (Inventory accuracy, etc.) and set standards to direct site and team actions and performance Monitor inventory service levels to the manufacturing floor and drive corrective actions to resolve and eliminate disruptions Direct the sourcing, qualification, and cost and delivery performance management of all logistics and inventory warehousing partners Direct and manage all trade compliance activities, taking advantage of available trade classifications to ensure any taxes and tariffs paid are minimized  Ensure Kardium’s distribution strategy for medical devices is scalable at a global level Champion and drive a safety-first culture, and ensure compliance with all local environment, health and safety regulations     What you bring to the team  Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable.  You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:  Degree in Operations Management, Trade and Transportation Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior operations leadership role, preferably in a complex manufacturing and distribution environment Proven experience scaling warehousing and distribution functions to high commercial volumes Strong analytic, strategic thinking and operational planning skills Strong working knowledge of international trade agreements and compliance Experience sourcing and qualifying warehousing and logistics providers Excellent supplier relationship management skills Excellent oral and written communication and technical documentation skills    Compensation   Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.  As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.  $140,000 - $220,000 (CAD Annually)    Your Benefits & Well-being  Total cash – the total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP) to help support your financial goals.  Comprehensive medical & dental coverage – for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.  Work-day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.  Support – for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.  Career progression and learning support.  Professional membership support.   Family building – we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.  Life at Kardium  What makes us a great place to work?  Our Purpose Our People Our Culture  At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.  We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Brazilian ERG and Irish ERG.  As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.  And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!