Inventory Planning Manager Richelieu Hardware Ltd. - Toronto, On
Apply NowCompany: Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltee
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
About us
We are an importer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty hardware and complementary products
An agent for change in a dynamic and creative industry.
Our customers - More than 110,000 customers in North America: kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, doors and windows, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores.
Our team - Over 3,000 people, close to half of whom work in marketing, sales and customer service, nearly 50% of whom are Richelieu shareholders.
We are looking to fill a permanent, full-time position for an Inventory Planning Manager at MIBRO in Toronto, Ontario office, a division of Richelieu Hardware Ltd.
Reporting to: Director of Procurement / General Manager
Position overview:
Responsible for inventory management and Logistics with the purpose of maintaining a high fill-rate level/service level with all customers
Key areas of responsibility:
System Requirements
Requirements:
What we are offering
Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/careers in order to submit your application OR send your resume directly to and
We are an importer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty hardware and complementary products
An agent for change in a dynamic and creative industry.
Our customers - More than 110,000 customers in North America: kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, doors and windows, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores.
Our team - Over 3,000 people, close to half of whom work in marketing, sales and customer service, nearly 50% of whom are Richelieu shareholders.
We are looking to fill a permanent, full-time position for an Inventory Planning Manager at MIBRO in Toronto, Ontario office, a division of Richelieu Hardware Ltd.
Reporting to: Director of Procurement / General Manager
Position overview:
Responsible for inventory management and Logistics with the purpose of maintaining a high fill-rate level/service level with all customers
Key areas of responsibility:
- Maintain an optimal inventory level (service rate, turnover, etc.)
- Generate and analyze a procurement plan, considering financial and operational impacts, with consideration, supplier's capacity
- Ensure accuracy of product availability information for sales
- Monitor sales forecasts generated from sales history or by the demand management team
- Optimize procurement and operational costs related to procurement strategy
- Develop a purchasing plan to support the corporate purchasing department
- Determine and communicate priorities to suppliers based on market needs
- Analyze and act upon procurement report recommendations (place orders)
- Maintain optimal inventory levels across all warehouses for the product portfolio
- Work closely with Operations- communication needed for managing multiple locations:
- Toronto, Kitchener, Calgary, Chicago, Puerto Rico, China, Etc.
- Understand factors affecting procurement performance indicators and implement corrective actions
- Maintain and optimize procurement parameters for the product portfolio
- Collaborate with product managers and marketing agents
- Address procurement issues with various stakeholders
- Apply procurement policies and procedures
- Perform any other job-related tasks assigned by immediate superior
- Provide leadership- training and development, job performance and evaluations for direct reports
- Forecasting current requirements; including promotions
- new customers, new listings, ongoing changes, discontinued products & programs
- Resolving inventory problems such as back orders or discrepancies.
- Oversee inbound logistics, ensuring timely delivery of materials and goods
- Provide support in classifying new sku's with appropriate tariff codes
System Requirements
- AS400
- JDE (JD Edwards)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration (Operations Management and Logistics)
- Certifications in "supply chain" or "inventory management" also an asset
- Experience in procurement and planning (forecasting & supply planning) in a manufacturing or distribution context (5 + years)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (office suite- Excel, Word...)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-Starter
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is essential
- Independent in carrying out daily tasks
- Willingness to take initiative
- Strong time-management skills, accuracy, and the ability to prioritize workload
- Bilingualism (English and French) in both oral and written communication
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
What we are offering
- Balance between work and personal life
- Dynamic and inspiring environment
- Competitive salary that is based on the market
- driven by performance and managed by objectives results
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Group insurance plan to meet your personal needs.
- Competitively priced products
Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/careers in order to submit your application OR send your resume directly to and