Manager, Supply Chain - RONA (Longueuil)

Overview Reporting to the Supply Chain Sr. Director, the Supply Chain Manager maintains overall responsibility for the development and execution of strategic inventory objectives required to meet in‑stock goals and support various merchandising programs. The role includes supervising a team of replenishers and supply chain analysts.

Responsibilities Lead the Supply Chain team to attain the strategic goals within the company and area. Manage and develop direct reports (Replenishers and Supply Chain Analysts), ensuring they understand their roles and become effective team members. Create an annual inventory budget by product group and location that accurately reflects growth, sales, and sourcing initiatives planned for the upcoming year, while meeting corporate turn objectives.

Manage inventory flow, builds, and exits to meet or exceed inventory turn budgets and consistently support the sales plan (in‑stock, sales, and space availability requirements). Accurately reforecast inventory levels monthly based on sales and margin trends, promotional activity, store opening dates, channel changes, and reset/wedge activities; proactively identify budget variances, predict risks, communicate impacts, and recommend actions to minimize markdown activity. Drive improvement in inventory leverage year over year, supporting sales through strategic down‑stoking initiatives and coordination of logistics flow improvements that reduce inventory carrying requirements.

Create, document, pilot, and coordinate with stores the execution of all inventory flow plans associated with merchandising, store operations, and off‑shelf initiatives—including store resets, SKU wedge changes, major seasonal entries and exits, distribution centre openings and expansions, store openings, end‑cap changes, flyer activity, and other major promotion or sales events. Lead, support, coordinate, and prioritize the activities of all Supply Chain team members associated with a merchandising division to ensure successful product flow, inventory leverage, and in‑stock expectations for ongoing or major sales initiatives. Develop and mentor the extended Supply Chain team when necessary.

Identify and lead cross‑functional process improvements within the Supply Chain function. Advise stores and business areas of inventory interruptions and substitutions to minimize customer impact. Maintain professional and productive relationships with suppliers to ensure awareness of inventory flow changes, opportunities, and improved collaboration.

Report on the state of the category directly to the Supply Chain Sr. Director and Supply Chain Vice‑President using financial analysis and necessary documentation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in logistics, management, or business administration and 3 years of related experience in logistics disciplines (physical distribution, inventory management, manufacturing, distribution centre operations, etc.).

At least 5 years of experience within the Supply Chain function of a large retailer, including mandatory people‑management experience. Superior analytical skills, particularly in financial and strategic analysis. Strong leadership and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to support multiple teams simultaneously.

Ability to handle multiple high‑priority tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. Strong project management skills are an asset. Effective interface with management at all organizational levels.

Excellent time management and organizational skills. Benefits A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers. A childcare centre accommodating up to 78 children.

A cafeteria with a chef‑prepared menu, healthy options, and coffee stations. Exclusive employee discounts, including a 10% discount on store merchandise. 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.

Work‑life balance promotion. Community involvement. EEO Statement RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion.

We consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr