Regional Director, Distribution

Job title: Regional Director, Distribution

Job description: At Lowe’s Canada, over 26,000 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 some 470 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 Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees 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, and to grow and evolve within our family-one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey-we could be perfect for each other.

Our expectations
Reporting to the Vice-President, Distribution, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the Central Region distribution operations in balancing its objective of driving cost efficient distribution operations while meeting service level expectations. The position will be responsible for the effective execution of multiple Distribution Centers within the region which includes safety compliance, employee engagement, operational and financial performance. The incumbent will oversee a regional management team of Distribution Site Leaders, Maintenance and Distribution Operations Support to ensure that operational execution aligns with the annual operating and financial plan as well as the organizational strategy. As a member of the Distribution leadership team, the incumbent will be contributing in defining strategic priorities and the execution of the Lowe’s distribution strategic roadmap.

Your role
Accountable for the operational and financial performance of the regional distribution network, ensure financial targets are met, and identify opportunities to drive cost efficiencies as well as network performance improvements
Accountable for the service level performance of regional distribution network, ensure service levels are met
Oversee regional distribution activities through DC site leaders and regional operations support team; act as the escalation point for decisions that will impact unit operations and may result in delays that could jeopardize overall business activities, add to cost-to-serve, or impact the organization’s medium-term goals
Lead the development the annual operating and financial plan and be accountable for the deployment of regional distribution strategies, objectives, and performance standards/metrics
Ensure regional distribution-related initiatives are delivered as per plan
Directly manage a team of people managers; be accountable for the engagement level of all employees within their span of control, including associates
Foster a cohesive team unit and manage the talent pipeline to enable organizational capabilities
Communicate organizational and functional strategy and translate it into functional goals for teams
Engage with and influence multiple key internal stakeholders such as Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Merchandising, Store Operations, and Dealer Services at a regional and national level
Develop and promote a strong safety culture across all facilities within the region

• Interpret and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations regarding distribution operations by regularly visiting facilities within the region

The qualifications we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Industrial Engineering. Master’s degree would be an asset
Minimum ten years’ progressive management experience in Distribution, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields.
Experience in the retail industry, large-scale national distributor, or transportation/logistics service provider would be an asset
Experience leading or supporting multiple Distributions Facilities.
Experience leading in a context of transformational change would be an asset
Financial acumen and demonstrated proficiency in planning and managing an operations budget, identifying root causes to explain variances, and elaborating targeted actions to meet financial plans
Demonstrated ability to assess, deploy, and leverage technology solutions such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse automation, engineered labor standard and business analytics tools
Experience with Blue Yonder WMS would be an asset
Leadership skills: demonstrated ability to lead teams in a complex organization and quickly establish credibility across the organization to engage and influence others. Ability to build rapport and trust with others.
People management skills: demonstrated ability to mobilize teams, coach, and drive accountability with a diverse team, including people managers of all levels and associates. Ability to develop and lead a high performing team
Communication skills: demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of the organization clearly and concisely and across functions to persuade and lead others in challenging situations
Change management skills; proven track record of successful project implementations involving change management and process improvements
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; proactive nature and willingness to challenge existing processes and propose new solutions
Proven record for complying with safety requirements, and ability to build a culture of safety among subordinates and peers

• Ability to travel (domestic and occasionally to the USA) up to 10% of the time (required)

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. Lowe’s Canada 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 status protected by law.

Company: Lowe’s

Expected salary:

Location: Milton, ON

Job date: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:48:20 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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