Supply Chain Manager Salary in Canada
Supply Chain Manager Salary Range
$95,120
$140,820
Low Range
High Range
Midpoint
This salary range represents a national benchmark in CAD. Regional salary adjustment factors can be applied below to estimate how compensation may shift by province or territory.
Salary benchmarks are based on a mix of TQR internal data and external market research for specialized manufacturing and technical roles in Canada.
Supply Chain Manager salaries in the Packaging Manufacturing industry typically range from $95,120 to $140,820, with a midpoint of $117,240. Compensation varies based on supply chain leadership experience, procurement and sourcing expertise, inventory management, logistics operations, ERP systems, strategic planning, and overall responsibility for supply chain performance and operational efficiency.
What the Salary Percentiles Mean
The following range has been generated based on real salary data across North America.
$95,120
$140,820
$95,120
25th percentile
Employees in this section often have a lower level of experience or skills and
are still growing into their role. This role may also be at a small to medium-sized business.
$117,240
50th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate the required level of experience plus many skills that are deemed an asset. This role is likely at a medium-sized business.
$140,820
75th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate a higher-level of expertise and/or enhanced qualifications. They should also have a proven track record and cultural fit. This role is likely at a larger business.
Regional Salary Adjustments
Salary ranges can vary by region based on cost of living, labor competition, industry concentration, and talent availability. The map below shows regional adjustment factors that can be applied to the national salary benchmark as a directional guide.
Factors That Affect a Supply Chain Manager's Salary
Supply Chain Manager compensation can vary based on manufacturing complexity, procurement and sourcing expertise, inventory management responsibility, logistics scope, supplier management, and leadership experience. Employers may need to adjust compensation when the role includes strategic sourcing, ERP systems, demand planning, multi-site operations, international logistics, or responsibility for enterprise-wide supply chain performance.
Supply Chain Manager Job Description:
A Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing supply chain operations within a packaging manufacturing environment to ensure the efficient flow of materials, inventory, and finished goods. This role helps companies improve customer service, operational efficiency, inventory performance, supplier relationships, and cost management through strategic planning, procurement, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Supply Chain Managers often work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Warehousing, Customer Service, Finance, Sales, suppliers, and transportation partners. Their work may include managing purchasing activities, inventory planning, demand forecasting, supplier performance, materials management, logistics operations, strategic sourcing, and supply chain analytics. In a manufacturing environment, the role combines operational leadership with analytical thinking, financial management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Supply Chain Managers are expected to understand how supply chain performance impacts production efficiency, inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, profitability, and overall business success. Strong candidates typically combine supply chain expertise with leadership skills, data analysis, negotiation abilities, communication, and continuous improvement knowledge to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and support manufacturing excellence.
Common Responsibilities:
Leading and managing end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, materials management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and supplier performance.
Developing and executing supply chain strategies that improve customer service, operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and cost performance.
Managing purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
Overseeing demand planning, inventory management, material availability, and replenishment strategies to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Monitoring supply chain performance metrics and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve service levels, and eliminate waste.
Establishing and maintaining supplier and carrier performance programs while evaluating vendor performance and driving corrective actions where necessary.
Collaborating with Production, Planning, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and Warehousing teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks while developing contingency plans to minimize operational disruptions.
Managing ERP systems, inventory records, forecasting data, and supply chain reporting to support informed business decisions.
Explore Current Openings
TQR recruits for specialized roles across packaging, industrial automation, manufacturing, food production, life sciences, and related technical markets. Current openings may include engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and plant leadership roles.
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