Director of Supply Chain

For over 50 years, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has provided the most exceptional combination of shipbuilding, offshore fabrication, ship repair and engineering services in North America. They have a long history of accomplishments including the internationally acclaimed construction of defence vessels which are among the most sophisticated in the world. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has been recognized as a Canadian shipbuilding Centre of Excellence. .

In preparation for the building of Canada’s future combat fleet (30 years, $25 billion) under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. seeks a Director of Supply Chain (contract management) in Halifax.

This pivotal position sets the direction of the Supply Chain efforts in order to efficiently and effectively execute on the building of naval combat ships for the Canadian Navy. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing strong vendor/supplier relationships, negotiating major contracts, coordinating policies and procedures, implementing and providing effective service, attaining company revenue and growth objectives, and managing resources to meet those objectives.

The ideal candidate is a Supply Chain management leader with ten plus years’ experience in International Logistics Operations in very large construction projects or oil and gas related fields.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, send your cover letter and resume to Jim Wilson at Jim.Wilson@WilsonExecutiveSearch.com or Al Nauss at Al.Nauss@WilsonExecutiveSearch.com quoting reference #2201 in the subject line. Jim or Al may also be reached at (902)-423-1657.