Vice President, Inventory Planning - Richmond, Canada - PEAK PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING

PEAK PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING

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Richmond, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Peak Group of Companies is a leader in home improvement, supplying a vast array of innovative products throughout Canada and the United States.

Peak is a highly valued, strategic partner of Home Depot.

Our unique business platform perfectly aligns with Home Depot's do-it-yourself and professional customer, and our best in class products are offered throughout Home Depot's massive retail network.

The greatest strength of Peak is our people, a team of remarkably talented, vibrant and competitive individuals.

Quick to act and passionate to win, the Peak team continuously drives the company's growth, which in turn continuously provides individual career growth.

This formula for success is entrenched in our culture, where innovation is encouraged, talent and teamwork are celebrated and where results and success are rewarded.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications include, but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall strategy and execution of the sales demand forecasting, inventory planning & replenishment functions.
Lead, inspire and continuously develop a high performing inventory team.
Oversee order execution and production monitoring to ensure that order schedules are being met (or expedited where required).
Work closely and collaboratively with our suppliers to ensure consistent, on time supply.
Balance global inventories in multiple distribution centers to ensure that weeks of stock targets are achieved while optimizing working capital allocation.
Oversee the inventory and item strategy from an ERP system management perspective.
Champion the implementation and ongoing execution of an Advanced Forecasting & Planning system.
Drive continuous initiatives to improve vendor performance, forecasting and replenishment process efficiencies and other areas of cost out.
Collaborate with multiple crossfunctional partners.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the senior leadership team.

Experience, Traits and Qualifications

Possess minimum 7 years' progressive experience with at least 3 years in a Director or Vice President level role in a medium to large organization, overseeing sales demand forecasting, inventory management and leading a highperformance inventory team.
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, commerce or business degree is required; an MBA is an asset.
SCMP designation or CIMP certification will be an asset.
Highly proficient with all aspects of a Microsoft or equivalent ERP system, Advanced Forecasting & Planning module/system, with proven experience in the lead role of implementation.
A senior leader with the ability to build a highlevel inventory strategy; a solid individual performer who is willing to "roll up the sleeves" to tackle the details.
A resourceful, solutiondriven selfstarter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Possess good business acumen, sound communication and leadership skills; demonstrate promptness, professionalism, and courtesy at all times by keeping promises.
Ability to work crossculturally, across time zones and flexible to travel to Asia and other countries.
The ability to credibly communicate to multiple partner groups: large/small, senior/entry level, written/ verbal. To anticipate & understand their needs.
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.

The Peak Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

We respect the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace and value the importance of diversity, fairness, and trust.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation package. Our goal is to attract, develop, and engage employees with exceptional ability and diverse backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.