Job Description
Department: Sourcing Systems & Process
Reports to:Manager, Sourcing Business Process
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Project Specialist, Sourcing Systems & Process, you will represent Arc’teryx Sourcing business needs in identifying and implementing technology and business solutions as required. In this role, you will represent the supply chain functions and will be responsible to provide department specific needs, coordinate departmental work for the project, provide input on whether proposed solutions meet needs, and then coordinate implementation of the new solution(s).
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Please note this is a temporary full-time role ending in March 2027.
Meet your future team:
The Project Specialist, Sourcing Systems & Process will work with a cross-functional group whose focus is to deliver best-in-class solutions to support Arc’teryx Strategic Business Goals.
If you were the Project Specialist, Sourcing Systems & Process now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Supporting the overall business readiness for projects and initiatives
- Identifying where there are gaps between business requirements and proposed solutions, and leading the evaluation of ways to address those gaps
- Defining the business requirements for your business area within scope of responsibility, and other supporting tools, and assisting other departments in defining theirs
- Documenting the current and future state of business processes affected by identified projects and initiatives
- Identifying operational changes between current and future state, including new required processes
- Working closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure the efficient use of technical solutions vs business process workarounds.
- Acting as the sourcing point of contact for all other departments involved to drive a common business design and data consistency
- Ensuring best practices and process optimization are built at the design stage
- Working closely with the internal and external teams to ensure that the projects and initiatives stay on track; communicating status and potential roadblocks to leadership.
- Taking the lead in identifying the required information to support existing systems / applications with other future tools
- Helping to determine the optimal go live strategy for different projects
- Focusing on Planning, Sourcing, supporting Data Migration, System Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and validating test transactions for Planning Tool & SAP S4 Hanna change requests
- Using analysis tools – Excel, Analysis for Office, PowerBI - to perform data analysis. Leverage data analysis skills to troubleshoot data inaccuracies, perform root cause analysis.
- Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
- Working closely with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building (at least annually)
- Adhering to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities to expedite responsible purchasing practices as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy
Here are some of the things could be working on in the future:
- Contributing to and supporting future initiatives to evolve and build upon the core technical and business solutions
- Conducting ongoing assessment of project blueprints and business requirements, and identifying potential gaps or opportunities for future consideration
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify business and system process efficiencies
Are you our next Project Specialist, Sourcing Systems & Process?
- You have 3+ years’ work experience in a planning and supply chain focused role
- You have 3+ years work experience SAP, or equivalent system
- You have experience in developing reports for analysis and decision making
- You have strong Project Management skills
- You have a drive to learn and participate
- You are an excellent collaborator while also able to work effectively with a team
- You are adaptable and forward thinking
- You have solid knowledge of ERP systems and order management processes
- You are able to step in and take charge with minimum instruction
- You are able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines
- You have advanced analytical skills with a strong aptitude for spreadsheets
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail
- You demonstrate critical thinking skills, proactively approaching challenges with logical analysis
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- You are able to balance autonomy and collaboration
- You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
- You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
$82,000 - $102,000 a year
A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$82,000 - CAD$102,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional directly transferable experience.
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core values, while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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