Director Supply Chain Planning and Integration

The Director Supply Chain Planning and Integration – Ice Cream Category is responsible for the integrated supply chain performance of their category, from demand planning through finished goods distribution. They lead the planning, supply and logistics processes to ensure a superior service level, optimize capacity, inventory and costs, and support the category’s profitable growth. A true strategic partner to the commercial, operations, finance and category management teams, they also develop the network’s long-term vision and drive the transformations needed for its evolution.

Context to maximize your impact:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
• Employee assistance program;
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
• Annual bonus;
• Pension plan with company contributions;
• Salary scale 008: $138 900 to $173 600 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

Where you will drive value:

• Leads integrated supply chain and logistics planning for the category, from demand planning through finished goods distribution, to ensure the optimal balance between customer service, costs, capacity and inventory.
• Oversees the demand planning process and partners with the sales and category management teams to establish a robust forecast, identify risks and opportunities, and continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Leads supply, production and capacity planning by converting the demand plan into executable short-, medium- and long-term plans, while optimizing capacity constraints, inventory levels and costs.
• Plays a leading role in the IBP/S26OP process, including demand and supply reviews, and ensures proactive, cross-functional decision-making based on risks, opportunities and business scenarios.
• Defines and drives the category’s logistics and distribution strategy, including the warehousing and distribution network, product flows, transportation and logistics partners, to ensure a high-performing, scalable and competitive model.
• Develops a long-term strategic vision for the supply chain network, including manufacturing, warehousing and distribution capacity, and recommends the investments and transformations needed to support growth and improve profitability.
• Is responsible for inventory strategy and optimization and for its deployment across the network, in order to maximize product availability while reducing surplus, losses, transfers and working capital.
• Drives overall supply chain and logistics performance using key indicators such as forecast accuracy, service level, inventory, losses, logistics costs and capacity utilization, and implements the required improvement plans.
• Identifies and leads optimization and cost reduction initiatives affecting planning, inventory, warehousing, transportation and the distribution network, and ensures the sustainable realization of expected benefits.
• Works closely with the commercial, operations, finance and category management teams on portfolio strategies, product launches and discontinuations, network changes and commercial initiatives to ensure their feasibility and optimize their impact on the supply chain.
• Leads the evolution of planning and logistics processes, tools and analytical capabilities, in partnership with the Center of Excellence and Business Technologies, to increase automation, visibility, decision quality and team efficiency.
• Deploys a culture of continuous improvement and performance management, standardizes work methods and develops simple, robust and sustainable processes.
• Develops, mobilizes and evolves a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, agility and talent development.

What will enable you to have an impact:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations and Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or another relevant university degree.
• A Master’s degree, MBA, or recognized professional certification in Supply Chain Management is considered an asset.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, including significant experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management and/or logistics.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role and in managing teams.
• Experience in a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment. Experience in the food industry or consumer packaged goods (CPG) is an asset.
• Experience managing or transforming a logistics and distribution network, including transportation, warehousing, external partners and flow optimization.
• Hands-on experience with S26OP / IBP processes, capacity planning and scenario management.
• Experience delivering cost optimization, service improvement and supply chain transformation initiatives.

Skills Required:

• Strategic vision and end-to-end understanding of the supply chain, from demand through delivery to the customer.
• Strong ability to turn complex data into business decisions and recommendations.
• Solid financial analysis skills and understanding of cost levers related to inventory, production, warehousing, transportation and distribution.
• Ability to develop network, capacity and inventory scenarios to make trade-offs between service, costs and risks.
• Mastery of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S26OP/IBP and Inventory Management processes.
• Good understanding of ERP systems and advanced planning tools, as well as data analysis and visualization tools.
• Proven ability to influence and mobilize multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and change management skills.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to develop talent, empower teams and build a culture of performance and collaboration.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.