Description
At RONA, our 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 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
The Demand Planning Manager will lead our forecasting and inventory planning processes. This role is critical in ensuring accurate demand forecasts and managing our inventory projection models to optimize stock levels, reduce costs, and support overall business objectives.
Your role
- Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasting models to ensure accuracy and reliability aligned with business goals.
- Drive improved forecast accuracy, throughout all customer channels, with a comprehensive and collaborative sales forecast program, simplified and enhanced forecasting methodologies
- Monitor forecast accuracy metrics regularly, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal forecast performance
- Manage the Demand/forecast performance of both regular and promotional events, and work on mitigation plan if/when required
- Manage the inventory projection model to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and inventory planning, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory
- Collaborate closely with Merchandising, MFP, and Supply Chain teams to gather insights and integrate business strategy into demand plans, new product introduction and inventory projection.
- Ensure demand/forecast is driving the right quantity of items, for each item and location in the distribution network
- Participates in settings priorities for the Demand planning team and provide leadership in process definition, problem solving, and project implementation.
- Lead cross-functional demand planning meetings and present forecasts and inventory projections to management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes, tools, and reporting
- Ensure alignment of demand planning activities with financial targets and operational plans
The qualifications we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, management, or business administration and 3 years related experience in one or more logistics disciplines (physical distribution, inventory management, manufacturing, distribution centre operations management)
- At least 5 years of experience within the Supply Chain function of a large retailer
- Superior analytical skills, particularly in the area of financial and strategic analysis
- Strong leadership and communication skills and demonstrated ability to support multiple teams at the same time
- Strong project management skills are an asset
- Ability to interface effectively with management at all levels of the organization
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Ability to handle multiple high priority tasks simultaneously in a very dynamic and fast-passed environment
- By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children (Remove if not applicable)
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Electric car charging stations
- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
- Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
- And much more!
If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.
