Company:
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.

Merchandise Logistics Manager - 15 month contract

Req ID: 1589BR


Description:

• Acting as an internal consultant, the MLM identifies, evaluates an implements key tactical supply chain opportunities and initiatives with the primary objective of reducing inventory, lead-time, and DC landed costs.
• This is accomplished by establishing collaborative partnerships with Merchandising, Suppliers, Replenishment, Transportation, Warehouse Operations, Direct Imports, and Store Operations.


Position Responsibilities:

Communication:

• Develop relationships to gain credibility with Merchandising, Supply Chain, and other key stakeholders.
• Organize, facilitate and direct meetings involving associates from many departments with varied goals to arrive at a win-win solution for all parties.
• Use excellent written, verbal and presentation skills to influence and persuade all parties to implement change.
• Educate Merchandising associates about supply chain concepts
Problem Solving.
• Identify opportunities and develop creative solutions to flow and handle merchandise in a manner which minimizes inventory and reduces total supply chain costs including channel and pack-size optimization.
• Locate and access relevant data for each analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and update decision support tools.


Execution:

• Champion supply chain initiatives including pack-size analysis, channel flow optimization and other product flow programs.
• Manage multiple projects following structured project management and process improvement methodology.


Qualifications:

• Degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience in highly analytical role.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Highly proficient PC skills including MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• 4 year work experience in retail, supply chain, or continuous improvement role.