Job Description

Transportation Manager
Banner:

RONA INC.

Entity:

RONA INC. - DC LWS - Milton ON - LWS31 - Milton

City:

Milton

Province:

Ontario

Job Status:

Permanent

Job Category:

Transportation

Closing Date:

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At RONA, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams from the RONA, Lowe\'s, Reno-Depot, and Dick\'s Lumber banners across Canada 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.

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 Director, National Inbound/Outbound Transportation, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the operations & execution of Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic) Transportation team in balancing its objective of driving cost-to-serve efficiencies while meeting customer experience expectations. They will lead a team of supervisors of transportation operations overseeing vendor inbound and DC-to-store transportation flows. They will manage RONA\'s partner carriers and will be accountable for the transportation cost and operations within scope. As a member of the National Inbound/Outbound Transportation organization team, the incumbent will contribute to defining logistics/delivery network strategies and best-in-class processes in the area of operational performance. This position requires strong leadership, relevant operations management experience, as well as proven negotiation and contract management skills to deliver expected results in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.

Your role
Lead the Eastern Canada Transportation team in defining and executing its mandate to drive cost-to-serve efficiencies while meeting customer experience expectations
Lead the development and be accountable for the deployment of Eastern Canada Transportation department strategies, objectives, and performance standards/metrics
Participate in establishing carrier sourcing strategies, recommend selection of carriers, support/lead contract negotiations with strategic/regional carriers
Ensure Eastern Canada Transportation-related initiatives are delivered as per plan
Be accountable for the operational and financial performance of the Eastern Canada Transportation department, ensure financial targets are met, and identify opportunities to drive cost-to-serve efficiencies as well as network performance improvements
Directly manage a team of supervisors each responsible for site transportation operations; be accountable for the engagement level of all employees within their span of control, including associates
Act as the escalation point for regional decisions that will impact unit operations and may result in delays that could jeopardize overall business activities, add to cost-to-serve, or impact the organization\'s medium-term goals
Foster a cohesive team unit and manage the talent pipeline to enable organizational capabilities
Communicate organizational and functional strategy and translate it into functional goals for teams
Engage with multiple key internal stakeholders such as Distribution Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Merchandising, Store Operations, and Dealer Services at a regional level
Interpret and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations regarding inbound/outbound transportation operations
The qualifications we are looking for
Bachelor\'s degree in business management (operations, logistics, supply chain), engineering, or a related field (required)
Bilingual in French and English to support teams and stakeholders in QC
At least 7 to 10 years of progressive responsibilities in the areas of transportation, logistics, or distribution
At least 5 years of experience in a functional management role, at a manager level
Experience in the retail industry, large-scale national distributor, or transportation/logistics service provider (an asset)
Experience leading in a context of transformational change (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
Financial acumen and demonstrated proficiency in planning and managing an operations budget, identifying root causes to explain variances, and elaborating targeted actions to meet financial plans
Negotiation and contract management skills; demonstrated ability in negotiating transportation services and managing strategic supplier relationships with national/regional partners
Proven track record of deploying and managing operations leveraging analytical models and KPIs related to total cost-to-serve as well as

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network and carrier performance
People management skills; demonstrated ability to mobilize teams, coach, and drive accountability with a diverse team, including individual contributors, people managers, and associates
Project management skills; demonstrated ability to execute the implementation of complex projects involving change management and process improvements
Communication skills; demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate with all levels of the organization and across functions to persuade and lead teams in challenging situations
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; proactive nature and willingness to challenge existing processes and propose new solutions
Demonstrated ability to deploy and leverage technology solutions such as Transportation Management Systems (TMSs), fleet management systems, routing optimization, network modelling, carrier sourcing, and business analytics tools
Experience with Oracle TM, Power BI, and/or JDA TM (an asset)

By joining the RONA family, you\'ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

An inclusive and safe working environment
Promotion of work-life balance
Exclusive employee discounts
Benefits: insurance (certain conditions apply), annual salary review, etc.
Opportunities for advancement within the company
An employer that\'s involved in the community
Teamwork and ongoing training
A comprehensive training program for all new hires
A student incentive program
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, Qu\xc3\xa9bec. The RONA network operates or services some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA, Lowe\'s, R\xc3\xa9no-D\xc3\xa9p\xc3\xb4t, and Dick\'s Lumber...

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