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.
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. Very open to considering candidates from outside of Greater Vancouver who want to relocate.
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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. Very open to considering candidates from outside of Greater Vancouver who want to relocate.
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 Director, GlobalSupply Chain 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 $145,000 to $170,000. Additionally, the Supply Chain Director 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!
North Vancouver - Hybrid, British Columbia, Canada
Posted on
November 12, 2025
Our client is a Canadian-owned and publicly traded company with a Corporate Head Office in North Vancouver, BC. They are an extremely successful organization with a tremendous corporate culture, and they have repeatedly earned recognition as one of the countrys best managed companies.
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Who - the Company:
Our client is a Canadian-owned and publicly traded company with a Corporate Head Office in North Vancouver, BC. They are an extremely successful organization with a tremendous corporate culture, and they have repeatedly earned recognition as one of the countrys best managed companies.
What - the Role:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Purchasing, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for providing professional and effective purchasing for food products. The Purchasing Manager will build and maintain superior relationships with supplier partners, will successfully negotiate supply contracts, value analysis and pricing, risk mitigation, and coordinate product delivery while achieving service level objectives. The Purchasing Manager will have two direct reports, responsible for ongoing coaching, development, delegation and performance management. You will collaborate with other teams and departments, including finance to ensure the successful development of products. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality assurance programs, crisis management, as well as social and environmental goals.
This role requires a thorough understanding of computer software and general word processing, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Suite as well as Supply Chain ERP systems experience.
Who - the Candidate:
We are seeking an exceptional purchasing professional with a strong business sense! This is a unique opportunity to join a very progressive and career-oriented organization, so we are looking for like-minded individuals. This role requires a mature and professional attitude, strong purchasing, organizational, negotiation, administrative and communication skills. The incumbent must also have the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines under pressure. This role requires a minimum of five years of purchasing experience, specifically within the food industry, and preferably within food purchasing. We are seeking a Purchaser with experience in complex supply chain management and intricate pricing structures. Excellent written and communication skills, including exceptional skills in influence and negotiation, strong analytical skills, people management, and customer-service orientation also required.
Where:
North Vancouver, BC. Hybrid work schedule. This location is very transit-friendly as it is close to the SeaBus Station and various bus routes.
How Much:
A competitive base salary within the range of $120,000 - $135,000 depending on experience. Overall package includes excellent benefits, vacation, and other generous rewards.
When & How to Apply:
This search is moving extremely quickly! 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' and send us your resume.
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!
