Description
The Team Lead North America Transportation Operations plays a key role by providing direct support to the Parts, Accessories & Apparel Transportation Department. They will function as a hands-on leader who will drive operational excellence within the PA&A vertical at BRP. This position requires a decisive and results oriented leader who fully utilizes both technical skills and teamwork to influence and motivate change and meet the departmental goals and objectives.
YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Supervise and support the transportation team on day to day issues and act as main escalation point for the transportation team and other internal departments
Resolve various problems, claims and related complaints and implement corrective measures and process improvements for internal departments and external customers
Optimize North American regional transportation network and footprint with a proper strategy;
Adapt operation practices to new growth levers like B2C, D2C and other global initiatives
Strategically work with our vendors and suppliers to optimize network efficiency;
Promote continuous improvement mindset to support the lean pillar of BRP’s mission;
Stay connected with industry trends in supply chain.
Ensure budget/forecasts are met and implement cost mitigation strategies when needed;
Track standard KPIs across all regions and sites including Service Level Agreement with vendors and suppliers;
Participate in a global governance mechanism connecting all PA&A operations leaders worldwide;
Monitor vendor and supplier performance against contractual requirements and make proper adjustments where required;
Support the NA Distribution centers and production facilities on transportation needs and requirements
Prepare and host quarterly business reviews with suppliers and vendors
Prepare RFP/RFQ's and support internal procurement colleagues and assist in analysis and selection and implementation
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
Bachelor in Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering or in a relevant field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain management in similar industries (automotive, consumer goods, service parts, etc)
Lead significant supply chain optimization projects and associated system implementation
Good knowledge of SAP
Clear customer focus mindset seeing the PA&A Supply Chain as a key enabler of differentiation;
Recognized ability to operationalize the strategic plan with a laser focus, in order to achieve the desired company profitability goals;
Capable of efficiently communicating and promoting your ideas to different levels of the organization including top executives;
Strong human and financial management skills;
Confirmed team player, always searching for innovative ideas to increase the top-line (passionate about growth as much as optimizing the costs) and to surpass customer service promise;
Viewed as a strong & passionate leader with a focus on people, organizational development, relationship building and change management;
Organized and analytical, focused on process improvement and maximizing systems capabilities;
Known to have strong governance including BSC and KPI management that tie back into the strategic planning cycle;
Recognized ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
What about some feel good perks:
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
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