Farm Boy Inc.

grocery or food retail

DirectorInventoryReplenishment

CA$100–130k Ottawa, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Director - Inventory Replenishment at Farm Boy Inc.. Skills: Inventory Replenishment Strategies, Replenishment Programs, Product Availability, Inventory Performance, Forecasting, Reporting, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Partnerships, Inventory Control Models, Team Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Planning and Execution, Distribution Strategies, Inventory Management, Scalable Processes. Lead the Inventory Replenishment team, defining and executing strategies that support the growth of Farm Boy’”

What You'll Achieve.

Support the growth of Farm Boy’s replenishment programs; Ensure effective replenishment and product availability; Deliver a best-in-class fresh food experience; Support business objectives; Drive inventory performance (turns, fill rates, shelf-life, product freshness); Ensure the accurate and timely flow of information and product across the business; Enhance inventory control models; Support daily operations and program execution; Improve efficiency and effectiveness; Optimize planning and execution; Ensure alignment of sales plans and purchase orders; Maintain appropriate inventory levels across all locations; Identify exceptions, risks, and opportunities in daily inventory management; Address operational complexities

Industry & Context.

grocery or food retail
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem-solving capabilities; Identify operational opportunities and implement strategic action plans to improve efficiency and effectiveness; Guide the Inventory Replenishment team in the use of reporting tools to identify exceptions, risks, and opportunities in daily inventory management; Establish scalable processes to address operational complexities

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel between stores and regions with reliable transportation, Extended periods of sitting, Repetitive tasks, Frequent computer use, Open office noise

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7 years of progressive experience in replenishment, supply chain, or operations within a grocery or food retail environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, knowledge of retail replenishment, supply chain operations, and ERP systems within the food industry, Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, mentor, and inspire teams while driving continuous improvement, Highly organized with time management skills and attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a data-driven approach to decision making, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that includes extended periods of sitting, repetitive tasks, frequent computer use, open office noise, and a flexible schedule that includes occasional travel between stores and regions with reliable transportation

Nice to Have

Fluency in French language skills considered an asset

What You'll Do.

Lead the Inventory Replenishment team

defining and executing strategies that support the growth of Farm Boy’s replenishment programs

Ensures effective replenishment and product availability

enabling the Retail business to deliver a best-in-class fresh food experience

Lead the development and execution of Farm Boy’s replenishment strategies and programs to support business objectives

Drive inventory performance

and product freshness

through effective use of forecasting

Partner with Supply Chain to ensure the accurate and timely flow of information and product across the business

Leverage data-driven insights to support and enhance inventory control models

Provide leadership and direction to the Inventory Replenishment and Category Administration teams

supporting daily operations and program execution

Identify operational opportunities and implement strategic action plans to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize planning and execution

ensuring alignment of sales plans and purchase orders

Develop and implement distribution strategies that maintain appropriate inventory levels across all locations

Guide the Inventory Replenishment team in the use of reporting tools to identify exceptions

and opportunities in daily inventory management

Establish scalable processes to address operational complexities

including space and production capacity constraints

Contribute to overall team success by taking on additional related responsibilities as needed

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional partnerships; Partner with Supply Chain; Collaborate with cross-functional partners

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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