Project Lead-supply Chain Capabilities

What you'll do

CTC is building a strong digital foundation and we continue to grow our network modelling capabilities. As we evolve from being a traditional "bricks and mortar" to an omni-channel retailer, our Supply Chain capabilities also need to evolve to support a more customer-centric product flow.

The Supply Chain Capabilities Team leads projects and initiatives to support the next phase of the CTC supply chain by designing the evolving Supply Chain model to support future phases of growth. The team works closely with cross-functional teams across the Supply Chain, Merchandising, Digital Operations & Connected Retail, Corporate IT, and Real Estate.

• Develop and implement future state network design strategies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction
• Support the strategic vision and roadmap for supply chain network transformation initiatives
• Provides business solution leadership in support of target state business capability architecture
• Supports the development and implementation of processes required to deliver future network capabilities
• Establishes and validates the end-to-end process, business assumptions, and drivers affecting the business case
• Ensures that the business processes consider the impacts on the customer, channel, product, organizational staffing model, data, and other business processes
• Initiates cross functional collaboration to ensure the appropriate subject matter expertise is collected, documented and incorporated into future processes
• Supports cross functional decision making through the collection of data, required analysis, and the presentation of key insights
• Support the design, build, run and maintain Supply Chain network models to support future state network plans
• Analyse, interpret and clearly present network model results to cross functional stakeholders and leaders
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain teams to improve, and enhance models using the Coupa Supply Chain Design & Planning suite of software
• Expand the usage of Coupa Supply Chain Design & Planning software within CTC Supply Chain
• Partner with stakeholders (Customer Experience, Digital, Merchandising, IT, Store Ops, & Supply Chain) across all CTC banners to build models with accurate inputs, that result in trusted outputs
• Actively participate in and lead brain-storming sessions with business and IT teams to find new solutions and innovation for CTC's Supply Chain
• Conduct data analysis to drive business decisions, develop Proof of concept initiatives, and support large-scale projects
• Conduct quantitative analysis to support process development and budgetary estimates
• Agile and innovative individuals, who are able to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold and strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment
• Creative thinkers who take initiative and are capable of building, launching and managing projects/ programs that drive results for our customers
• Problem solvers with the ability to analyze and prioritize to meet business objectives
• Collaborative team players with superior influencing skills, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward
• Strong written and oral communication/facilitation skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Access skills. Experience with Word, PowerPoint & Visio, along with data science software suits (ie: Power BI, Knime, Tableau etc.)
• Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment and individually, across various levels within the organization
• Understanding of network modelling and cost analysis
• Experience in or knowledge of supply chain planning and design (or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply complex technical skills)
• Some knowledge of the principles of optimization and how optimization is performed using software packages
• Familiarity with planning, forecasting, transportation, inventory management, and strategic sourcing
• Database skills strongly desired
• Ideal candidate would have some previous supply chain experience

What you bring

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Math, Applied Science, Business or similar discipline preferred
• 5+ years of cross-functional Supply Chain experience
• Thorough understanding of the principles of logistics, distribution, forecasting, and replenishment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities
• Experience procuring goods or services
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong negotiation skills
• Solid planning and organization skills
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of accomplishments
• Strong PC skills with a knowledge of Access, PowerPoint, Excel & Project

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.