Director of Distribution

Our client is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products.

Current we are looking for a Director of Distribution responsible for planning, directing, and leading the Planning, InventoryControl, Receiving, Order Processing and Returns & Refinishing departments, and strategies of the Canadian Distribution Centre.

• Company offers very good benefit program
• Salary $125K - $135k
• Bonus    20%
• Working location: North York, ON
• Full-time, Permanent position 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Alignment, work with the Executive Director to support the Distribution elements of the Global Supply Chain Strategy.
• Employ business analytical techniques to support Strategic Planning.
• Drive Performance Management, including setting clear individual and team business goals;monitors, tracks, evaluates and provides constructive feedback.
• Work with the management team that fosters a culture of Safety, Inclusion and Diversity and employee engagement.
• Develop and achieve annual Department Operating Budget and recommend Capital expenditures with a focus on cost savings projects.
• Develop, measure, and drive the planning and execution of Department Key Performance
  Indicators (KPI’s)
• Build strong relationships with Key Internal Stakeholders (ie. Brand Customer Service, Affiliate Brand Leadership, GBSC, Global Transportation, Manufacturing/DC Site Leadership, EAS)
• Support Corporate Security to identify, assess, and prioritize risks; including application of
  resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events.
• Maintain Regulatory compliance; including Health Canada, FDA legislation; CTPAT;
  Transportation of Dangerous Goods; Federal, Provincial and Corporate EAS (OHSA; WSIB;
  MOL; CLC)

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7 years of work experience within Distribution, and related Supply Chain environments
• Education: University Degree or College Diploma
• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Certification preferred (P.Log, CITT, CSCP or SCMP)
  Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Embody the High Touch Leadership Competencies, and demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills (internal/external)
• Working knowledge of SAP; Warehouse Management Systems; Warehouse Control Systems and Loss Prevention and Risk Management practices
• Working knowledge of related Regulatory Legislation and compliance requirements
• Adept in change management and excellent planning, organizational and time management skills and an ability manage competing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to drive lean/continuous improvement initiatives
• Financial expertise in budget preparation and general fiscal responsibility

How to Apply: 

Please send your resume to resume@gc-employment.com with subject "Director of Distribution"