Leader, Material Manager

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Pay range: CAD 81,000–129,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a technology company focused on high-speed connectivity and networking solutions.

What you will do

• Lead material management execution for new product introduction programs from prototype through early production ramp.
• Own clear-to-build readiness, including shortage reviews, long-lead component visibility, supplier commitments, allocation decisions, and recovery actions.
• Partner with electronics manufacturing services and contract manufacturing partners to establish build plans and manage prototype-to-ramp transitions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Line Management on BOM maturity, engineering changes, revision control, lifecycle status, and material disposition.
• Use Kinaxis, Agile, and analytics tools to align demand, supply, component availability, and supplier execution.
• Develop operating cadences, dashboards, and metrics covering shortages, supplier commitments, inventory exposure, engineering changes, and ramp readiness.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in material management, supply planning, procurement, manufacturing operations, product operations, or a related supply chain function.
• Experience supporting NPI programs from prototype through early ramp, including material readiness, BOM maturity, clear-to-build management, shortage recovery, and transition to sustaining operations.
• Experience with MRP/ERP logic, material planning, inventory controls, supplier commitments, procurement standards, and JIT principles such as Kanban, pull systems, VMI, or SMI.
• Experience working with EMS or contract manufacturing partners in electronics, telecom, networking, optical systems, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets, identify supply risks, and convert analysis into decisions and actions.
• Fluency in English required.

Nice to have

• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Experience with Kinaxis, Agile/PLM, Power BI, Excel-based analytics, or material readiness dashboards.
• PMP certification, Lean manufacturing experience, Six Sigma training, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with optical networking, telecom infrastructure, high-reliability electronics, or complex global supply chains.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment focused on employee growth, well-being, belonging, and inclusion.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Participation in the Canada DCPP with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation time, and applicable family leave.
• Non-sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus.