Manager, Logistics Flow Optimization

3 weeks ago

Boucherville, Canada Rona Full time

At 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, 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 Director, Supply Chain Strategy and Optimization, the Manager, Logistics Flow Optimization will be co-responsible for establishing and driving a vision of optimal logistics flows within RONA's dynamic supply chain. This will involve identifying and prioritizing opportunities, managing a deployment plan, and executing a structuring plan to transform logistics activities.

The Manager, Logistics Flow Optimization will lead efficiency initiatives that simplify our product flow and strengthen RONA's relationship with its suppliers. He will identify and implement opportunities such as merchandise picking and transshipment. His work will lead directly to cost savings and improved velocity, positioning RONA at the forefront of the market.

Supported by a team of logistics analysts and a variety of tools and data sources, the Manager, Logistics Flow Optimization makes informed decisions regarding distribution channels, inbound transportation patterns and product storage parameters. This includes overseeing mandatory carton specifications and allocating distribution centers for optimal handling and warehousing.

**Your role**:

- Evaluate supply chain conditions with suppliers to identify efficiency opportunities, particularly in transportation and cross-docking operations.
- Develop and prepare communication and training materials for internal key stakeholders and suppliers to enable collaboration on efficiency improvement.
- Establish negotiation strategy and lead discussions with suppliers, alongside our merchandising team, to achieve optimal supply chain agreements that benefit both parties.
- Collaborate with a team of analysts to prepare financial analyses to support negotiations with suppliers.
- Oversee the implementation of agreed terms, including cross-docking initiatives, and the transition of suppliers to new flow strategies.
- Influence and collaborate with multiple key internal stakeholders by establishing and maintaining active relationships with distribution, transportation, replenishment, merchandising, retail operations and dealer stores support functions.
- Develop, implement, maintain, evolve and configure analysis and decision-making support tools for logistics flow rules.

**The qualifications we are looking for**:

- At least 8 years of experience and progression in roles within the distribution, logistics or transportation sectors.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in team management, project management or a consulting role
- Experience in the retail sector, with a large national distributor or transportation/logistics service provider (an asset)
- Experience in the transportation industry, including load dispatching, rate analysis, use of transportation management systems, carrier relationship management (an asset)
- Stakeholder management skills: demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders and collaborative processes, as well as to engage, coach and empower peers and other functional leaders through influence
- Financial acumen and demonstrated ability to develop business cases to support recommendations for new solutions
- Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills; proactive approach and willingness to challenge existing processes and propose new solutions
- Organizational skills and rigor; proven track record of completing tasks efficiently, on time and under pressure, and of effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with teams at all levels of the organization and across functions in a complex environment
- Agility to adapt to a changing and maturing environment, able to build working structures and adapt to opportunities as they arise
- Communication skills: demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels of the organization and with all business units to persuade and lead others in difficult situations

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

- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
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