Director of Demand and Supply Planning
Introduction
Hello! I am Frédérique, Recruitment Director for the placement agency Fed Supply, a specialist par excellence in the fields of supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service - offering temporary and permanent jobs in the Greater Montreal Area. Our team, experts in Supply Chain and Logistics, speaks your language and evolves in your world.
Mission
I am supporting one of my clients, a leader in the specialty distribution sector, Pan Canada, the company aims to become the number 1 in North America and a major player worldwide. It is expanding rapidly, supported by state-of-the-art logistics that guarantees fast delivery with strong seasonality. During a transformation, the company is restructuring its processes to support the development of performance.
(Any experience in a similar context on large-scale distribution topics would be relevant.
Mission
I am supporting one of my clients, a leader in the specialty distribution sector, Pan Canada, the company aims to become the number 1 in North America and a major player worldwide. It is expanding rapidly, supported by state-of-the-art logistics that guarantees fast delivery with strong seasonality. During a transformation, the company is restructuring its processes to support the development of performance.
(Any experience in a similar context on large-scale distribution topics would be relevant.
I am therefore looking for a Director of Demand and Supply Planning
Role and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain, the Director of Sales Planning will be responsible for developing and optimizing the planning strategy, while supporting a new MRP system (SAP). This strategic position requires a strong involvement in change management, as well as team management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate and evaluate a team of planners, buyers and coordinators, ensuring their development and commitment.
Procurement Strategy: Work closely with the Vice President to establish medium- and long-term sales and supply planning strategies for expansion into Canada.
SAP MRP Implementation: Play a key role in the deployment of the SAP MRP module, ensuring that processes align with best practices and meet operational requirements.
Process Optimization: Identify and implement areas for improvement to increase planning efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supply reliability.
Supplier Relations: Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts and ensure the quality of products and services received in a context of logistics rationalization.
Tracking performance indicators: Develop and track KPIs to assess planning effectiveness and make decisions based on reliable data.
Inter-departmental collaboration: Work in synergy with the logistics, finance and inventory departments to ensure optimal inventory management across the two mega-distribution centers.
Your profile
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role in supply planning, supply chain management or purchasing, ideally in a retail environment.
• Leadership and team development: Proven experience in team management, with strong leadership, change management and talent development skills.
• Proficiency in MRP systems (SAP preferred): Technical skills in material resource management, including hands-on experience in SAP implementation.
• Analytical and results-oriented skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic and ever-changing environment, with a strong analytical mind to optimize processes.
• Negotiation and management of supplier relationships: Solid skills in negotiation and management of supplier relationships in a logic of cost and service optimization.
Additional advantages:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• Language skills: Fluency in English required (written and spoken communication with teams and supplier-customers throughout Canada and internationally.
• Hybrid work policy: 3 days in the office, 2 days telecommuting.
Join us to contribute to a large-scale project in an ambitious company, in the midst of a digital and logistical transformation!