Full-Time

Supply Chain Manager

Posted on 11/30/2025

Prysmian Cables & Systems

Prysmian Cables & Systems

10,001+ employees

World's largest maker of electrical cables

No salary listed

Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada

In Person

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Operations & Logistics (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in Operations, Logistics, or Business) required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, warehousing, or distribution.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in production and materials planning, including shop floor and inventory management responsibilities.
  • Proven experience managing multifunctional teams in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems is required; experience with SAP is a strong asset.
  • Strong background in materials planning and scheduling; experience in cable manufacturing or metallurgy is highly preferred.
  • APICS (CPIM, CSCP) and Six Sigma certifications are considered assets.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • French-English bilingualism required (bi-lingual due to presence of team in United States)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks independently to meet daily deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the Supply Chain team with a strong emphasis on safety, performance, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Develop and implement plans and controls to establish appropriate inventory levels and material requirements across all stages of production and distribution.
  • Supervise the Production Planning and Scheduling team, including responsibilities in Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Floor Scheduling, and Materials Planning (managing material demand vs. availability, safety stock control) in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
  • Oversee procurement of raw materials using MRP within the SAP ERP system, in collaboration with Corporate Procurement, and monitor supplier performance.
  • Supervise the Distribution Center Lead, who is responsible for all distribution operations, including warehousing, inventory control, transportation, supplier management, quality, and customer service.
  • Support the logistics team in creating and modifying SAP documents such as Production Orders, Stock Transfer Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Subcontractor Purchase Orders, Call-Off POs, Goods Receipts, and more.
  • Identify process bottlenecks and work collaboratively with the Production Manager to implement timely debottlenecking solutions.
  • Ensure achievement of key operating goals, including cost control, safety, schedule adherence, shipping and inventory accuracy, supply levels, customer service (On-Time Delivery), employee productivity, and inventory optimization.
  • Collaborate with Corporate Supply Chain Management on forecasting, production planning, and scheduling adjustments based on customer demand and business requirements.
  • Work cross-functionally with HSE, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to emphasize safety, maximize output, minimize WIP inventory, and reduce scrap.
  • Partner with Sales, Operations, R&D, Finance, and Customer Service to ensure alignment and efficiency across business functions.
  • Own and lead the monthly Forecast and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes, ensuring daily follow-up to track production against forecast targets.
  • Coordinate and manage monthly stock take of all material types (raw, WIP, finished goods), including weekend counts during month-end.
  • Manage aged material inventory and provisioning to maintain minimal levels of obsolete or slow-moving stock.
  • Serve as a key member of the plant’s Steering Committee, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
Desired Qualifications
  • APICS CPIM and CSCP certifications (preferred)
  • Six Sigma certifications (preferred)
  • Experience in cable manufacturing or metallurgy is highly preferred
  • Experience with SAP is a strong asset
  • Bilingual French-English is required (already in requirements)
  • Prior experience in a similar plant leadership role may be implied
Prysmian Cables & Systems

Prysmian Cables & Systems

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Prysmian Cables & Systems is the world’s largest cable manufacturer by revenue, producing a wide range of electrical and communications cables and systems. Its products include high- and medium-voltage power cables, telecom cables, and fiber-optic solutions. These cables are built from conductors (like copper or aluminum), insulation, shields, and protective jackets, and are installed in infrastructure for power transmission, distribution, and data networks. Prysmian’s fiber and cable offerings enable reliable data transfer and energy delivery across buildings, cities, and grids. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, a history of strategic acquisitions (notably Draka in 2011 and General Cable in 2017) that expanded its footprint and product breadth, and a strong focus on cash flow to fund growth. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the cable industry by providing comprehensive, integrated cabling solutions for energy and communications infrastructure worldwide.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Milan, Italy

Founded

1872

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What believers are saying

  • Data centres drive 17% CAGR cable demand through 2030.
  • €300M EIB funding boosts R&D for low-emission solutions 2025-2028.
  • $100-200M Texas mill doubles copper output amid electrification boom.

What critics are saying

  • Nexans undercuts 15-20% on US data centre deals via Texas plant.
  • 25% US copper tariffs raise costs 10-15% within 3-6 months.
  • Encore integration fails erode North American margins 20% in 12 months.

What makes Prysmian Cables & Systems unique

  • Prysmian leads via Draka (2011) and General Cable (2017) acquisitions.
  • Recent Encore Wire and Channell buys expand North American dominance.
  • Xtera JV acquisition positions in subsea telecom for AI-driven growth.

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Company News

The Associated Press
Mar 31st, 2026
Prysmian reshuffles North American leadership after $22.6B revenue year

Prysmian, a global leader in energy and data wire and cabling solutions, has announced leadership changes in North America following record performance. The company reported €20 billion in global revenues for 2025, with North America contributing over $9 billion—40% of total sales. The restructuring follows recent acquisitions of Encore Wire and Channell, which added over 3,000 employees. Key appointments include Matt Bedell as SVP of Power Distribution, Brian DiLascia as SVP of Digital Solutions, and Patrick Jacobi as VP of Specialties. Petri Paasonen joins as VP of IT & Digital, whilst Matthew Wagner becomes VP of Corporate Affairs. The moves position Prysmian to capitalise on growing North American demand, with data centre power consumption expected to jump 175% by 2030.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 19th, 2026
Prysmian eyes $100M Texas copper mill as data center boom fuels US expansion

Prysmian, the world's largest cable maker, is considering building a new copper mill in Texas with an investment of $100 million to $200 million, driven by surging demand from data centres and electrification. The Italian company may decide within a year on the facility at its McKinney site near Dallas, which would double or triple output. Regional head Andrea Pirondini said the company is also pursuing bolt-on acquisitions in the US, its top priority market after investing over $6 billion there in the past three years. Data centre growth is offsetting sluggish housing demand, with the sector seeing double-digit expansion. Prysmian sources most copper domestically and warned that proposed tariffs on refined copper imports would be disruptive, as the US lacks sufficient smelting capacity.

Business Wire
Mar 12th, 2026
Rio Tinto and Prysmian trial low-carbon aluminium cables for data centres using breakthrough ELYSIS technology

Rio Tinto and Prysmian have partnered on an industrial trial to produce low-carbon aluminium cables for the data centre market. The trial used aluminium from Rio Tinto's hydropowered Alma smelter in Quebec and material produced using ELYSIS technology, which eliminates direct greenhouse gas emissions from smelting and produces oxygen instead. The partnership builds on a five-year supply agreement signed in 2023, combining both companies' technologies to develop lower-carbon aluminium solutions for energy transmission and data centres. According to CRU, data centres represented approximately 7% of North American cable demand in 2025, with projected compound annual growth of around 17% between 2026 and 2030. The collaboration aims to support the data centre industry's expansion whilst helping customers meet sustainability objectives as aluminium gains market share in data centre infrastructure.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 26th, 2026
Italian cable giant Prysmian partners with Eni's Versalis to recycle plastic waste into new cables

Prysmian, a major cable manufacturer, and Versalis, chemical subsidiary of energy giant Eni, have partnered to recycle plastic waste from discarded cables. Prysmian will collect plastic scrap from its production and decommissioned cables, whilst Versalis will use its Hoop technology to transform the waste into new polymers for high-performance cables. The partnership aims to repurpose 60% of cross-linked polyethylene scrap into reusable material. The chemical recycling process converts waste into pyrolysis oil, which is then transformed into new plastic polymers at Versalis's Mantua plant. Beyond environmental benefits, the initiative could stabilise supply chains by reducing dependence on newly extracted raw materials, potentially leading to cost savings for manufacturers and more stable prices for consumers relying on power and communication cables.

Prysmian
Jan 23rd, 2026
PRYSMIAN TO ACQUIRE SUBMARINE CABLE SURVEY & INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS LEADER ACSM | Prysmian

Acquisition of Spain-based ACSM brings subsea surveying, seabed preparation and new installation solutions in-house

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