Supply Chain Transformation Lead

Who We Are

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC). 
 

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council. 
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Purpose of Role

The Supply Chain Transformation Lead is responsible for driving strategic change initiatives across the end-to-end supply chain. This role leads the design and implementation of transformational projects aimed at improving efficiency, agility, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and digital integration within the supply chain. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented change agent who combines strong operational knowledge with experience in process optimization, technology enablement, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Transformation Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain transformation roadmap aligned with organizational objectives (e.g., digitization, ESG targets, cost savings).
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements in procurement, inventory, warehouse, and supplier management using lean, six sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Technology Enablement: Oversee the selection, implementation and optimization of supply chain systems to support digital transformation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, IT, Finance, and external partners to align goals, remove silos, and drive adoption of new processes and tools.
• Change Management: Design and lead change management programs to ensure smooth adoption of transformation initiatives, including training, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Data & Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs and analytics tools to track the success of transformation efforts, including cycle count accuracy, service level performance, and cost-to-serve.
• Supplier Enablement: Engage key suppliers in transformation efforts to improve collaboration, compliance, and risk management across the supply chain.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure that transformation initiatives align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ESG commitments.
• Champion a culture that fosters continuous improvement and higher productivity within supply chain activities. 
  Establish Center of Excellence concepts to support knowledge sharing and best practices across sites. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in supply chain or operations roles, including at least 3 years leading transformation or improvement initiatives.
• Experience in industrial, mining, manufacturing, or capital projects environment preferred.

Other Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP), supply chain planning tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Advanced skills in project management (SCMP and/or PMP certification an asset).

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact projects.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, change-intensive environments.

Success Metrics

• Improvement in key supply chain KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, cost savings, inventory turnover).
• Successful execution of project milestones and transformation roadmap.
• Adoption of new systems and processes across departments.
• Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.