Manager, International Transportation (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Job Title: Manager, International Transportation (Maternity Leave Replacement)

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Looking to unbox your full potential? Find YOUR Fit at the ALDO GROUP.

Join the ALDO Group and thrive in a culture of continuous learning and impactful social responsibility! We offer exceptional training programs and are committed to ethical practices and sustainability. Find YOUR Fit while making a positive difference – apply now!

FIND YOUR FIT

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• Tools to support and help them to reach their Career Goals.  (Training Offers, Scholarship Programs, LinkedIn Learning and more).
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun)
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and possibility to work from home
• Sick days
• Attractive total compensation!

YOUR ROLE

The candidate will lead the Outbound operations of the International Transportation team – this team maintains operational excellence across all banners in North America (troubleshooting carrier issues, cost/lead time savings projects, weekly/monthly reporting, invoice auditing/processing, RFPs as needed, etc.). The candidate is highly skilled in people management and data management/analytics so to directly contribute to the execution of tasks. The candidate will lead the continuous improvement initiatives set out by the department and assist the VP in high-profile projects. The candidate collaborates closely with all other members of the team, ensuring actionable takeaways from analytical findings.

• Leads a team of 3
• Promotes and initiates continuous improvement increasing the efficiency and productivity of the team and generates superior business results
• Identifies inefficiencies and suggests process improvements
• Leads cost and/or lead time savings projects end-to-end
• Creates monthly financial KPIs showcasing opportunities for better cost control
• Supports VP and team with ad-hoc analytics or supplier facing needs (RFx quote comparisons, spend related carrier follow-ups, etc.)
• Responsible for completing objectives setting for themselves and direct reports
• Participates in periodic staff meetings to discuss and align business opportunities and priorities
• Is responsible for personal development and career planning

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• Experienced people manager with a passion for people development
• Demonstrates leadership skills - knows how to connect and engage with colleagues, enhances dialogues in the workplace, encourages open and transparent communication, is a change driver with creativity and innovation in the workplace
• Excellent analytical skills; ability to manage large data sets (mastering of Excel is a must) and provide detailed reporting
• Excellent critical/strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity, desire to understand and challenge our business and processes
• Strong communication skills–ability to make complex concepts simple and present to business leaders and other company groups; skilled presenter– clearly articulating complex issues and comfortable leading discussions & projects
• Flexibility and adaptability - an agile working style
• SAP knowledge is an asset

WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

The ALDO Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, not only now, but for the long term. We strongly encourage people who are Aboriginal, racialized, have disabilities, come from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or have intersectional identities to apply for employment with us. At ALDO Group, we will always strive to take steps to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity and accountability.#FindYourFit

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