Specialist, International Purchases - Boucherville, Canada - Rona Inc.

Rona Inc.

Verified Company

Boucherville, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Please note that:

Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, 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 450 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, Lowe's, 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, we could be perfect for each other.

Our expectations
Reporting to the Manager, Global Procurement, the incumbent will manage the international purchasing process.

The person selected will track products throughout the procurement process (from selection to arrival in store), clarify the specifications, manage changes, and inspect samples.

They will need to interact with the company's other departments, communicate with suppliers, and serve as the primary contact for RONA's foreign offices and the Canadian merchandising teams.

Your role

Be involved in creating and implementing the product mix analysis as part of product line review or other special projects
Prepare communications pertaining to schedules and product specifications, and coordinate the shipping and receiving of samples, as well as ensure that problems get resolved
Manage the sample development process in cooperation with all stakeholders
Act as primary contact with the global procurement offices and import suppliers in order to clarify issues, resolve problems and ensure that tasks are completed within the project's established deadlines through appropriate documentation and communication
Communicate project status and do followups with all internal and external stakeholders, in order to ensure that projects are delivered according to the established deadlines
Contact suppliers to obtain the necessary documentation and confirm that the information reflects the negotiations
Analyze and manage changes in the prices of items when there are fluctuations in importrelated costs (e.g., change in the price of containers, exchange rates, suppliers' prices, etc.), and make recommendations to the merchandising team
Develop reports and extract data (mainly with Excel and Access);
Develop data analysis files (Excel) for organizing information and enabling analysis of the costs of the negotiations and cost rendered
Provide recommendations to suppliers for optimizing overall product costs
Ensure that all products are correctly classified by communicating with the customs broker (calculation of costs rendered)
Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders (procurement, logistics, quality, finance, aftersales service, etc.) with suppliers for all matters requiring escalation

The qualifications we are looking for

Diploma of College Studies or university degree in business administration, with specialization in logístical supply chain, marketing, or any other equivalent field
Between 3 and 5 years of experience in logistics management, merchandising at a major retailer in supply chain or merchandising duties
Knowledge of merchandising and/or logistics processes in a retail environment
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP formulas, macros, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple highpriority tasks simultaneously in a very dynamic and fastpaced environment
Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
Initiative and excellent time management and organizing skills
Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you'll enjoy many benefits, such as:

A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
Exclusive employee discounts, plu