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Director, Supply Chain Planning - Retail
Banner:RONA INC.Entity:RONA INC. - Corporate - Boucherville QC - 00002 - BouchervilleCity:BouchervilleProvince:QuebecJob Status:Full TimeJob Category:Supply Chain/ReplenishingClosing Date:Apply HereAt RONA, over 22,000 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 425 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+, RONA, R\xc3\xa9no-D\xc3\xa9p\xc3\xb4t, and Dick\'s Lumber banners are well equipped 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 a perfect match.Our expectations:Reporting to the Vice-President, Supply Chain Planning, the Director, Supply Chain Planning will be responsible for the achievement of inventory targets while meeting service level expectations for the assigned business area. The incumbent will oversee a team of Supply Chain Planning Managers ensuring that operational execution aligns with the annual inventory plan, in-stock targets and corporate priorities and strategies. As the Supply Chain Planning leader, you will be accountable for the overall results for your assigned business area as it relates to operational and financial performance, operational excellence, and employee engagement. As a member of the Supply Chain Planning leadership team, the incumbent will be contributing to defining strategic priorities and the execution of the RONA Supply Chain strategic roadmap. This position requires strong leadership, people management, communication skills as well as a strong performance driven mindset to deliver expected results in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment in transformation.***Important:Experience in high volume retail industry (mandatory)Experience whitin the home improvement and renovation retail industry (strong asset)Your role:Be accountable for the inventory performance of your assigned business area, ensure inventory targets are met, and identify opportunities to drive performance improvement.
Be accountable for the in-stock performance of your assigned business area, ensure service levels are met, and identify opportunities to drive performance improvement.
Lead the development of the annual operating and financial plan for your assigned business area and be accountable for the deployment of strategies, objectives, operational excellence initiatives and performance standards/metrics.
Oversee Supply Chain Planning activities through Supply Chain Planning managers team; set execution priorities and act as the escalation point for business decisions impacting operational, financial performance or organization\'s medium-term goals.
Collaborate with Merchandising and Store Operations leaders to ensure successful execution of business plans and initiatives; foster a collaboration mindset amongst team and peers.
Identify and lead Supply Chain Planning and cross functional Supply Chain operational excellence initiatives; ensure led and supported initiatives are delivered as per plan.
Directly manage a team of people managers; be accountable for the talent development and engagement level of all employees within their span of control.
Communicate organizational and functional strategy and translate it into functional goals for teams.
Foster a cohesive team unit and manage the talent pipeline to enable organizational capabilities.
Engage with and influence multiple key internal stakeholders such as Merchandising, Store Operations, Dealer Services, Distribution and Transportation Operations.The qualifications we are looking for:Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Industrial Engineering. Master\'s degree would be an asset.
Minimum ten (10) years\' progressive management experience in Supply Chain or Supply Chain consulting.
Experience in the retail industry or large-scale national distributor would be an asset.
Experience in the home improvement industry would be an asset.
Experience leading in a context of transformational change would be an asset.
Leadership skills; demonstrated ability to lead teams in a complex organization and quickly establish credibility across the organization to engage and influence others. Ability to build rapport and trust with others.
Financial acumen and demonstrated proficienc...y in planning and managing inventory budget, identifying root causes to explain variances, and elaborating targeted actions to meet plans.
People management skills; demonstrated ability to mobilize teams, coach, and drive accountability with a diverse team, including people managers and individual contributors. Ability to develop and lead a high performing team.
Communication skills; demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate with all levels of the organization and across functions to persuade and lead others in challenging situations.
Change management skills; proven track record of successful functional transformation implementations involving change management and process improvements.
Demonstrated ability to assess, deploy, and leverage Supply Chain Management solutions and business analytics tools to improve efficiency and business performance.
Experience with Blue Yonder Supply Chain Management would be an asset.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; proactive nature and willingness to challenge existing processes and propose new solutions.
French & English bilingualism (frequent communications with internal/external partners and/or clients/stakeholders outside of Quebec)
Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time is required.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 RONA 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!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 protected status.#LI-OnsiteApply HereRONA inc.RONA inc. is one of Canada\'s leading home improvement retailers headquartered in Boucherville, Qu\xc3\xa9bec. The RONA network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+, RONA, R\xc3\xa9no-D\xc3\xa9p\xc3\xb4t, and Dick\'s...

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