Job title: Manager, Supply Chain
Company: Rona
Job description: Manager, Supply Chain
Banner:
RONA INC.
Entity:
RONA INC. – Corporate – Boucherville QC – 00002 – Boucherville
City:
Boucherville
Province:
Quebec
Job Status:
Full Time
Job Category:
Supply Chain/Replenishing
Closing Date:
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At RONA, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.
We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA, Lowe’s, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.
You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.
So if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be perfect for each other.
Our expectations:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the Supply Chain Manager maintains overall responsibility for the development and execution of strategic inventory objectives required to meet in-stock goals to support various promotional and merchandising programs.
Your role:
Lead the Supply Chain team in order to attain the strategic goals within the company and area
Manage and develop the direct reports (Replenishers and Supply Chain Analysts); ensure that they not only understand their job, but also become effectives members of the team
Create an annual inventory budget by product group and location (comp sales, stores, distribution centres) that accurately reflects the store growth, distribution growth, and sales and sourcing initiatives planned for the upcoming year, in addition to meeting corporate turn objectives.
Manage inventory flow, builds, and exits to ensure that inventory turn budgets are met or exceeded while consistently supporting stores and customers (in-stock, sales, and space availability requirements)
Accurately reforecast inventory levels monthly based on sales and margin trends, current or upcoming promotional activity, new store opening date changes, significant channel changes, and reset/wedge activities; proactively identify budget variances, predict and communicate risks/impacts, and recommend actions that will minimize markdown activity
Drive improvement in inventory leverage year over year, while appropriately supporting sales by executing strategic down-stocking initiatives and/or coordinating logistics flow improvements that result in decreased inventory carrying requirements
Create, document, pilot, and coordinate with stores the execution of all inventory flow plans associated with merchandising, store operations, and off-shelf initiatives; initiatives can include, but are not limited to: store resets, SKU wedge changes, major seasonal entries and exits, distribution centre openings and expansions, new stores openings, end-cap change overs, flyer activity, and other major promotion or sales events
Lead, support, coordinate, and prioritize the activities of all Supply Chain team members associated with a merchandising division (Replenishers and Supply Chain Analysts) to ensure successful product flow, inventory leverage, and in-stock expectations for ongoing or major sales initiatives
Develop and mentor the extended Supply Chain team when necessary
Identify and lead cross-functional process improvements within the Supply Chain function
Advise stores and business areas of inventory interruptions and substitutions to best minimize customer impact
Maintain professional and productive relationships with suppliers to ensure awareness of inventory flow changes, inventory opportunities, and improved collaboration within the Supply Chain function
Report on the state of the category as directed to the Supply Chain Director and Supply Chain Vice-President, using financial analysis and any necessary documentation
The qualifications we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, management, or business administration and 3 years related experience in one or more logistics disciplines (physical distribution, inventory management, manufacturing, distribution centre operations management)
At least 5 years of experience within the Supply Chain function of a large retailer
Superior analytical skills, particularly in the area of financial and strategic analysis
Strong leadership and communication skills and demonstrated ability to support multiple teams at the same time
Strong project management skills are an asset
Ability to interface effectively with management at all levels of the organization
Excellent time management and organization skills
Ability to handle multip
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le high priority tasks simultaneously in a very dynamic and fast-passed environment
By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:
A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
Benefits: group insurance, retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
Electric car charging stations
Career growth opportunities within the company
An inclusive and safe working environment
Promotion of work-life balance
An employer that’s involved in the community
And much more!
The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
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RONA inc.
RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA network operates or services some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA, Lowe’s, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber…
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Location: Boucherville, QC
Job date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 08:26:20 GMT
