The SWIM team is proud to have built out our Supply Chain and Operations recruitment team in the last 5 years and this area has quickly grown to become a significant number of our searches.
We know what businesses are looking for in a supply chain or operations professional, and we prepare all our candidates to make a positive first impression. Below are our open Supply Chain and Operations opportunities- both contract and permanent roles. Please apply to any posting where you feel you might be a great perfect match. If we see the potential for a great fit, we’ll be reaching out shortly.
Vancouver - Toronto - Hybrid, British Columbia, Canada
Posted on
February 21, 2025
Based in Greater Vancouver or Greater Toronto. Very large and complex multi-national manufacturing company headquartered in Canada. Fantastic opportunity for someone who is seeking a friendly corporate culture, inspiring leadership, and the opportunity to work in a well-rounded and interesting Supply Chain Analyst position.
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Based in Greater Vancouver or Greater Toronto. Very large and complex multi-national manufacturing company headquartered in Canada. Fantastic opportunity for someone who is seeking a friendly corporate culture, inspiring leadership, and the opportunity to work in a well-rounded and interesting Supply Chain Analyst position.
Who- the Company:
Our Client is a very well-established and highly successful company with operations across North America, ~2000 employees, 18+ legal entities, 30+ operating sites across Canada and the US, etc. For many years now the organization has been undergoing positive changes which are further revitalizing their brand, products, and corporate culture. They have a great reputation in Canada and beyond, and it’s a fantastic company to build your career with.
What- the Role:
Our Client is seeking a new Supply Chain Analyst. This is a newly created role due to continued business growth and needs. The new Analyst will be joining a supply chain planning team that falls under the overall Supply Chain function.The Analyst will focus on reporting and analytics utilizing tools like a top tier ERP, a planning software, Excel, Power BI, and other data visualization tools to drive data-based decisions for the company’s complex and robust supply chain function. Responsibilities include supporting demand and supply forecasting, participating in change management, and optimizing resource allocation to meet business growth goals. The Supply Chain Analyst will collaborate with various departments to enhance strategic alignment, maintain accurate data in the ERP, and track key performance indicators. This position requires both independent work and teamwork, with occasional travel to facilities in North America. SWIM will provide interested & qualified candidates with a thorough job description.
Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking a dynamic, well-rounded, and proactive Analyst. The winning candidate for this role will be a true business partner- someone who communicate and collaborate with folks in sales, procurement, manufacturing, operations, etc. to continuously enhance, refine, and customize the analyses and forecasts being provided. Qualified candidates will have relevant post-secondary education (business, supply chain management, finance, engineering, etc.) along with at least 4 years of progressive experience in an analytical role within the supply chain team of a large company in manufacturing, distribution, and/or retail. Strong systems savvy is required in this role, particularly in Excel and Power BI.
How Much:
Base salary commensurate with experience and skills, likely in the range of $80,000 to $96,000, with a sweet spot of $85,000 to $90,000 (depending on years of experience, where skills were gained, qualifications, etc.). The company will provide their new Analyst with a solid overall compensation package, including a generous bonus program, professional development support, and excellent health, dental, & vision benefits. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM.
Where:
Toronto or Vancouver. Hybrid work environment- initial training and onboarding will be close to full-time in office, but after that the Analyst can work from home a few days a week.
When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting will be conducting initial interviews and presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with SWIM’s internal systems, but PDF is also fine). Thank you!
Fantastic senior-level career opportunity with a well-established Canadian company with over 10,000 employees. The organizations culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a healthy work environment.
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Fantastic senior-level career opportunity with a well-established Canadian company with over 10,000 employees. The organizations culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a healthy work environment.
Who- the Company:
Our client is a successful and stable company that is headquartered in Alberta and has operations across Canada. The company already has presence in BC but is aiming to improve the brand’s visibility and the overall revenues in BC in the coming years. The company is broadly speaking in the health & wellness sector.
What- the Role:
Our client seeking a new Director of Operations for the British Columbia region, which currently totals over 250 people working in around 20 offices/operational sites.The Director will report into a Vice President of Operations and will have 2 to 4 direct reports on their team. The new Director will play a pivotal role in leading operational excellence across multiple offices within their area. The Director will focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty, increasing employee engagement, attracting new top talent to the company, and generally leading overall operational business performance and business development in the BC region. The Director of Operations will be both hands-on and strategic, ensuring that daily activities of the BC team are aligned with the company’s vision and growth plans.
Who- the Candidate:
We are looking for an individual with at least 10 years of progressive experience in operations and team leadership. Qualified candidates will be well-networked and well-established in British Columbia, with a deep understanding of the unique business landscape and business culture in BC. Experience in retail, hospitality, health & wellness, or another service-oriented and predominantly B2C sector is required. MBA or other qualifications such as PMP is an asset. Qualified candidates for this role will welcome challenges and be able to spearhead change management and positive transformation. We are looking for a new Director of Operations who can analyze the business, identify areas of opportunity and address areas of weakness, and be able to work with their team to strategically deliver. This company is looking to grow their presence and revenues in BC in the coming years and this Director of Operations will play a key role in that growth! The Director will have opportunity to potentially develop in future to Vice-President level, based on performance and results.
How Much:
Competitive base salary commensurate with level of skills, experience, and education, likely in the range of $100,000 to $130,000, plus a robust performance-based bonus. The company also provides a solid RRSP match, professional development support, excellent health, dental, & vision benefits, and other perks. Please discuss your compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM.
Where:
HYBRID / REMOTE WITHIN BC/ BUSINESS TRAVEL. Based in British Columbia- preferably based in the Lower Mainland, although possibly this Director can be based elsewhere in BC if they are very mobile and can easily get to Greater Vancouver on a few days’ notice. This role will involve at least a couple business trips a quarter within BC (the Interior, the Island, etc.), and also a couple trips annually to the HQ in Alberta or to visit other operations across the country.
When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems). Thank you!
Join an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver impactful training solutions that drive success in sustainability and supply chain transformation. If you're passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is for you!
This is a one-year contract.
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Learning Designer
Join an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver impactful training solutions that drive success in sustainability and supply chain transformation. If you're passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is for you!
This is a one-year contract.
Who – The Company:
Our client, one of Vancouver’s most sought-after companies to work for, with global operations and an impeccable reputation.
What- The Role:
Moderate scope: role will be focused on the development and execution of learning resources and strategies.
The learning designer will work closely with the Product Sustainability and Claims project team to ensure training aligns with the program’s strategy and plans.
Collaborate with change management resources supporting other programs that the Product Sustainability and Claims team impacts.
Enable delivery of training resources within the Supply Chain Strategy projects in support of a major process and technology programs.
Build training documents and maintain accuracy as changes occur.
Utilize innovative techniques and modalities to maximize skill acquisition and knowledge retention.
Measure and monitor training effectiveness.
Break complex systems and processes down into training modalities that are easily understood and retained by learners.
Who- the Candidate:
Plan and deliver functional training to support the success of the Product Sustainability and Claim program and its workstreams.
Develop any required training materials, and learning modules.
Develop and facilitate both classroom training and virtual instructor led sessions.
Integrate relevant content into existing training.
Measure and monitor training effectiveness.
Leverage our client's internal LMS for learning plans when appropriate.
Practice agility in maintenance of training resources to meet the needs of a fast-paced, agile project.
Collaborate with other learning and change management leads on the Supply Chain Programs – Change and Learning team.
Our client is looking for a Learning Specialist who:
Has experience collaborating with Project managers and change management. Will need to be able to work with the PMs/CMs across other projects as well within this role.
Can design and develop learning solutions for remote vendor partners using adult learning principles and best practices. Experience with e-learning tools (rise360) a benefit.
Strong communication skills (verbal/written) .
How much:
Competitive hourly wage in the range of $55-56/hr + 4% vacation pay. If you are incorporated, please discuss with Swim.
Where:
Vancouver, hybrid working conditions, 2 days’ onsite, the rest remote working conditions.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!
Are you passionate about driving sustainability and leading impactful projects? These two exciting Supply Chain Project Manager roles play a key role in advancing our client's product sustainability initiatives. Youll lead cross-functional projects that span complex transformations, go-to-market strategies, and targeted regional efforts.
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Supply Chain Project Manager
Are you passionate about driving sustainability and leading impactful projects? These two exciting Supply Chain Project Manager roles play a key role in advancing our client's product sustainability initiatives. Youll lead cross-functional projects that span complex transformations, go-to-market strategies, and targeted regional efforts.
These contracts run through February 28, 2026.
Who – The Company:
Our client, one of Vancouver’s most sought-after companies to work for, with global operations and an impeccable reputation.
What- The Role:
Manage medium-to-high complexity projects or multiple smaller projects within the Global Supply Chain portfolio, including detailed plans, charters, and integration points.
Monitor performance against milestones, KPIs, and metrics, escalating issues, risks, and decisions to PMO and functional leadership.
Consolidate resource and timeline views, track budgets, manage change requests, and intake management.
Collaborate cross-functionally to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve productivity, and increase resource efficiency.
Partner with internal stakeholders to create project charters and workplans, ensuring effective practices and tools are implemented.
Align with Technology teams and oversee 3rd-party partners for project delivery within scope.
Prepare executive updates, maintain performance standards, and ensure alignment across Global Supply Chain teams.
Critical skills:
Communication and stakeholder management - creating presentations, building relationships, facilitating decision making, mediating conflict
Project planning and management - must have experience implementing system and process change, must be able to hold people to account
Business Analysis – process mapping, proposing directions, assessing options.
Who- the Candidate:
B.A./B.S. in Business, Engineering, or technical area required
MBA or other Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 5-7+ years' experience in consulting, project management, or a similar field
Experience in Project Management and Consumer Supply Chain Operations preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
How much:
Competitive hourly wage in the range of $68-69/hr + 4% vacation pay. If you are incorporated, please discuss with Swim.
Where:
Vancouver, hybrid working conditions, 2 days’ onsite, the rest remote working conditions.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!
Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong project management skills and a knack for task management? This 9-month contract role offers the opportunity to be part of an amazing GTM Transformation Team, driving the transformation of a specific calendar for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Youll play a pivotal role in designing future-state processes, improving calendar efficiency, and operating as a task manager and progress tracker across multiple workstreams.
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PM Lead
Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong project management skills and a knack for task management? This 9-month contract role offers the opportunity to be part of an amazing GTM Transformation Team, driving the transformation of a specific calendar for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Youll play a pivotal role in designing future-state processes, improving calendar efficiency, and operating as a task manager and progress tracker across multiple workstreams.
Who – The Company:
Our client, one of Vancouver’s most sought-after companies to work for, with global operations and an impeccable reputation.
What- The Role:
Support with the workstream leads and business experts to drive discovery, design, and buy in for your given deliverables
Oversee risk management and issue resolution processes to support the Workstream Lead.
Maintain and update the project management repository, including documentation and reporting structures.
You will work with change management, communications, and the business to plan and execute the implementation and support the business through hyper care.
Each day will look different in your project-based role, including activities like: clarifying strategic questions, design solutions, project managing your work stream, deck creation and presentation, facilitating workshops, and guiding enterprise program planning processes.
Who- the Candidate:
Masters or Bachelor’s degree in business, fashion, or related discipline.
3-5+ years of experience in operational role, internal transformation role, or project management position.
Knowledge of Retail Industry, Product Creation and Supply Chain a benefit but not a requirement.
Ability to drive problem solving process: frames problems, guides analytical modeling, and through analysis provides insights into solutions.
Partner with cross functional teams within Product and Supply Chain to ensure project succeed in required milestones inputs/outputs and critical timelines.
Relationship builder, effective communicator and influencer. Comfortable presenting in front of senior leadership audiences.
How much:
Competitive hourly wage in the range of $43-45/hr + 4% vacation pay.
Where:
Vancouver, hybrid working conditions, 3 days’ onsite, 2 remote working days.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!
