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.
Parts Manager
Join a well-established, growth-focused company where youll have the opportunity to lead a high-impact team, shape strategy, and drive real results in the HVAC parts industry. If you're a strong leader who thrives on building efficient systems and delivering top-tier service, this role is for you.
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Parts Manager
Join a well-established, growth-focused company where youll have the opportunity to lead a high-impact team, shape strategy, and drive real results in the HVAC parts industry. If you're a strong leader who thrives on building efficient systems and delivering top-tier service, this role is for you.
Who – The Company:
This North Vancouver-based, values-driven organization has a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, service, and innovation.
They partner closely with clients and manufacturers to deliver thoughtful, sustainability-focused solutions across a wide range of industries.
What- The Role:
Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Parts Manager to lead their growing Parts division. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a key leadership role focused on driving parts sales, managing inventory, and delivering outstanding customer service. You'll be instrumental in leading a high-performance team and aligning the division’s performance with company-wide goals.
Lead the Parts division’s operations, including sales, inventory, customer service, and vendor relationships.
Develop and execute annual business plans to support revenue growth and profitability.
Recruit, coach, and manage a team of six, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
Oversee inventory forecasting and procurement to ensure optimal stock levels and efficient warehouse operations.
Build strong relationships with HVAC contractors and customers to enhance loyalty and satisfaction.
Collaborate with marketing and sales to create promotional campaigns and pricing strategies.
Track department financials, manage budgets, and take action to ensure targets are met.
Ensure product knowledge and service delivery standards are consistently high.
Who- the Candidate:
5+ years of experience in parts management, business operations, or sales with the HVAC or related industry.
Degree, diploma or equivalent education / experience in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred; HVAC certifications or technical knowledge is highly desired.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Knowledge of HVAC parts, tools, equipment, and systems.
Proven success in driving sales growth and improving operational efficiency.
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.
Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and sales targets.
Ability to lift and move HVAC parts and work in a warehouse setting when necessary.
Transformational Supply Chain Leader - Build, Fix, Improve, and Scale!
Are you a strategic supply chain leader ready to make a real impact? This role is ideal for someone with a builders mindset who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys leading change, scaling operations, and optimizing performance. A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team, and to work in a high-growth global company.
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Transformational Supply Chain Leader - Build, Fix, Improve, and Scale!
Are you a strategic supply chain leader ready to make a real impact? This role is ideal for someone with a builders mindset who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys leading change, scaling operations, and optimizing performance. A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team, and to work in a high-growth global company.
Who – the Company:
Our client is a well-established and innovation-driven industrial company with decades of success in designing and delivering high-performance products used globally. Headquartered in the Lower Mainland, the company has built a reputation for quality, customer service, and engineering excellence. The workplace culture is professional yet down-to-earth, where continuous improvement and teamwork are highly valued. If you're a driven supply chain leader looking for meaningful work in a growing organization—this is the place for you.
What – the Role:
On behalf of our client, SWIM is seeking a new GlobalSupply Chain Manager who will take charge of all supply chain-related functions including procurement, warehousing, logistics, materials management, production planning, demand forecasting, and supplier relationships. Leading a supply chain team of around 25 people (mix of direct reports and indirect reports, in a variety of functions including warehousing, materials, and procurement). Reporting into the General Manager.
This is not a “maintain-the-status-quo” role. The company is seeking someone who can build and improve systems, fix what’s not working, and scale operations for future growth. You'll be a key member of the leadership team, expected to bring a positive, proactive leadership presence and lead through change, driving performance, alignment, and results across departments. SWIM will provide interested candidates with a thorough job description.
Who – the Candidate:
We’re looking for a supply chain leader with at least 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain for manufacturing environments and a proven track record of improving systems, processes, and teams. You’re someone who thrives in evolving environments and brings both strategic thinking and hands-on problem solving to the table.
You lead with confidence and clarity, especially during times of change or challenge. Your communication style is collaborative and motivating, and you're comfortable working with cross-functional teams from shop floor to executive level. Bonus Points…
Professional qualifications and education such as…
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
Lean Six Sigma training, ideally at or beyond Green Belt level.
Kaizen training.
Demonstrated experience driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement.
ERP systems experience (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar).
Background in engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing or complex assembly.
Experience leading change initiatives and navigating business transformation.
Experience in highly regulated or high-spec manufacturing environments.
How Much:
A competitive base salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications- the current range is set at $140,000 to $160,000. Additionally, the Supply Chain Manager will be eligible for a performance-based bonus, an RRSP match, extended health & dental benefits, paid vacation/sick time, and relevant professional development support. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM.
Where:
This is a full-time on-site leadership role. The office is based in the Fraser Valley. Great driving commute for someone living in Surrey, Newton, Langley, Murrayville, Aldergrove, Aberdeen, Bradner, Willoughby, Cloverdale, Campbell Heights, Walnut Grove, Willowbrook, Abbotsford, etc.
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’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems, but PDF is also fine). Thank you!
Are you a warehouse leader ready to make a real impact? This role is ideal for someone with a builders mindset who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys change management, scaling operations, and improving warehouse efficiency. A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking management team, and to work in a high-growth global company.
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Are you a warehouse leader ready to make a real impact? This role is ideal for someone with a builders mindset who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys change management, scaling operations, and improving warehouse efficiency. A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking management team, and to work in a high-growth global company.
Who – the Company:
Our client is a well-established and innovation-driven industrial company with decades of success in designing and delivering high-performance products used globally. Headquartered in the Fraser Valley, the company has built a reputation for quality, customer service, and engineering excellence. The workplace culture is professional yet down-to-earth, where continuous improvement and teamwork are highly valued. If you're a driven Warehousing & Materials professional looking for meaningful work in a growing organization—this is the place for you.
What – the Role:
On behalf of our client, SWIM is recruiting for a new Warehouse Supervisor who will take charge of all warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, logistics, and stakeholder interaction.
Leading a warehousing team of around 20 people (mix of direct reports and indirect reports). Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager.
This is not a “maintain-the-status-quo” role. The company is seeking someone who can build and improve warehouse processes, fix what’s not working, and scale operations for future growth. You'll be a key member of the management team. We are looking for someone with a positive and proactive leadership presence who can lead through change and drive results and performance across the warehouse function. SWIM will provide interested candidates with a thorough job description.
Who – the Candidate:
We’re looking for a Warehouse Supervisor with at least 4 years of progressive experience in warehousing within manufacturing environments and a proven track record leading and mentoring a large team (15+ people). Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Bonus Points…
Professional qualifications and education such as…
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
Demonstrated experience driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement.
ERP and MRP systems experience (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar)
Background in engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing or complex assembly
Experience leading change initiatives and navigating transformation of warehouse operations
Experience in highly regulated or high-spec manufacturing environments
Experience in a unionized work environment is preferred, not required.
How Much:
A competitive base salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications- the current range is set at $90,000 to $100,000. Additionally, the Warehouse Supervisor will be eligible for a small performance-based bonus, an RRSP match, extended health & dental benefits, paid vacation/sick time, and relevant professional development support. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM.
Where:
This is a full-time on-site supervisory role. The office is based in the Fraser Valley. Great driving commute for someone living in Surrey, Langley, Newton, Murrayville, Aldergrove, Aberdeen, Bradner, Willoughby, Cloverdale, Campbell Heights, Walnut Grove, Willowbrook, Abbotsford, etc.
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’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems, but PDF is also fine). Thank you!
Ready to take the lead on program coordination in a fast-moving global Supply Chain environment? We are looking for a detail-driven program coordinator with strong experience in building and maintaining project plans using tools like Jira, Confluence, SmartSheet, and Excel. Ideally you have some supply chain experience or exposure to finished goods or raw material costing, sourcing or procurement to hit the ground running.
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Ready to take the lead on program coordination in a fast-moving global Supply Chain environment? We are looking for a detail-driven program coordinator with strong experience in building and maintaining project plans using tools like Jira, Confluence, SmartSheet, and Excel. Ideally you have some supply chain experience or exposure to finished goods or raw material costing, sourcing or procurement to hit the ground running.
Who – The Company:
Our client is one of Vancouver’s most sought-after companies to work for, with global operations and an impeccable reputation.
What- The Role:
Support large or medium-to-high complexity projects, or lead smaller concurrent ones; collaborate with PMO leadership to build and maintain project plans, charters, and integration points.
Coordinate program activities and logistics (events, planning sessions, meetings, trainings) across global stakeholders and vendors, accommodating time zones.
Track project performance using milestones, KPIs, and metrics.
Monitor shared inboxes, respond to inquiries, and route messages as needed.
Build strong relationships with program partners (Product Management, Tech, Change Management, Training, etc.).
Prepare reports, presentations, and status updates for leadership.
Collaborate with teams to develop project charters and workplans (scope, cost, resourcing, risks, etc.).
Maintain program documentation, including plans, reports, and manuals.
Help document standardized processes across the organization.
Communicate updates to stakeholders in a timely way.
Ensure alignment across Global Supply Chain teams during planning and execution.
Identify and implement process improvements for greater team efficiency.
Who- the Candidate:
Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in Project Coordination, Supply Chain Operations or a similar field preferred
B.A./B.S. in business, finance or technical area preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products, Jira/Confluence and SmartSheet (or similar)
Familiar with standardized Project Management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Scrum)
Ability to juggle multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment and support a large portfolio including efforts led by others
Strong problem-solving skills which include logical structuring, critical thinking, and focus on details
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals.
How much:
Competitive hourly wage in the range of $31-$40/hr + 4% vacation pay. If you are incorporated, please discuss with Swim.
Where:
Vancouver, hybrid working conditions, 2-4 days’ onsite.
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!
This is a rare opportunity to lead high-impact modeling and reporting initiatives that directly influence inventory strategy and operational performance across a North American distribution network.
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Modeling Expert – Inventory Health Reporting
This is a rare opportunity to lead high-impact modeling and reporting initiatives that directly influence inventory strategy and operational performance across a North American distribution network.
Join a forward-thinking team where your advanced modeling skills, sharp insights, and storytelling with data will shape how inventory health is measured and optimized at scale.
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:
Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced modeling expert to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of their inventory health and capacity reporting framework. This senior-level role will drive analytical rigor across their supply chain, enabling data-driven decisions that optimize inventory flow, minimize risk, and improve operational efficiency across their North America DC network.
Build and maintain robust analytical models and reporting pipelines to monitor inventory performance and track historical trends (eg. Total and DC inventory turns, units-per-carton density in reserve racking, SKU count, inventory availability, etc.).
Build scalable, self-serve dashboards in PowerBI that enable both high-level tracking and root cause diagnostics.
Partner with cross-functional partners to align on key inventory segments and provide clear, actionable insights on top performing inventory to drive decision making.
Leverage SQL, Python, and statistical forecasting techniques to create dynamic models and automate reporting workflows.
Who- the Candidate:
6+ years of experience in building operational & financial modeling, preferably within inventory management and fulfillment.
Strong understanding of key inventory health metrics.
Exceptions Excel modeling skills are required; familiarity with Power BI, RMS/ WMS is a plus.
Ability to build and explain models that connect operational performance with P&L impact.
Strong and clear communication required.
How much:
Competitive hourly wage in the range of $60-70/hr + 4% vacation pay, if incorporated, please discuss with Swim.
Where:
Vancouver, hybrid working conditions, 4 days onsite.
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!
Order Management Specialist
Join a fast-paced operations team where your analytical skills and Excel expertise will directly keep purchase orders flowing smoothly across global systems.
This is a 1-year contract; the contract will be divided into 2 separate contracts, the first running through end of of Jan 31, 2026, with good intention of extension for the full year if performance is strong.
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Order Management Specialist
Join a fast-paced operations team where your analytical skills and Excel expertise will directly keep purchase orders flowing smoothly across global systems.
This is a 1-year contract; the contract will be divided into 2 separate contracts, the first running through end of of Jan 31, 2026, with good intention of extension for the full year if performance is strong.
Who – The Company:
Our client is a Vancouver company with global operations and an impeccable reputation. They are a people-centric organization, known for their collaborative team culture.
What- The Role:
The order management specialist will be responsible for supporting our client’s internal buy processes. They will work closely with their peers and cross functional partner to ensure the flow of purchase requests and purchase orders is smooth and uninterrupted. The successful candidate must have very strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Manual creation and maintenance of our finished goods pos.
Execute pr and po changes.
Validate change details to ensure accuracy.
Create/update and distribute key reports to stakeholders.
Update operational reports to keep team members aware of changes/improvements/problems.
Provide support to cross functional partners in validating po report data.
Escalate technical issues to the appropriate technology teams; open service now tickets for issues disrupting the flow of POs from tradestone to rms and gtn.
Maintain knowledge management content.
Execute seasonal and ad-hoc data loads using data conversion tools.
Coordinate and execute mass updates to PO systems.
Query various databases using SQL.
Provide support on projects and initiatives as needed within the merchandising operations team as needed.
Who- the Candidate:
Advanced excel skills (formulas).
Good data entry accuracy and pace.
Detail oriented and excellent workload management skills.
Strong relationship building skills.
Quick, independent learner able to grasp a variety of technical and industry learnings.
Comfortable in a high growth, fast paced, ever changing environment.
Excellent communications skills: verbal and written.
Ability to meet agreed performance and quality targets.
Strong documentation skills – creating templates and training material for cross-functional teams as well as internal team members.
Self-confident, outgoing and able to work effectively with management and staff.
Entrepreneurial spirit – willing to try new things.
Working environment is open and can be noisy at times.
Self-motivated, passionate, empathetic, and approachable.
Service oriented and will apply themselves to creating a collaborative team dynamic.
How much:
$30 - $32/hr + 4% vacation pay.
Where:
Vancouver, Hybrid 4 days a week onsite.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you are interested, please reach out very soon!
