Manager, Commodities

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Manager, Commodities | 8 Months Contract Under the guidance of the Director, Commodities, the Manager, Commodities manages cost changes for the total enterprise by reviewing, assessing, and evaluating changes to product costs and producing materials to assist Loblaw key strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure that LCL has the best cost of goods. Accountabilities: Cost of goods Increase Management. Review, assess, quantify, and communicate findings on all supplier proposed cost changes. Manage the process of each negotiation. This requires coordinating with other members of the commodities team, Sourcing and merchandising. As needed, meet with suppliers to advocate LCL’s position with partner stakeholder groups to drive successful, compliant resolution. Cost Improvement & Strategic Sourcing. Identify opportunities for cost improvement throughout the business from available market data and Loblaw insights. Work with the Analyst, Commodities in creating materials assisting these initiatives and manage conversations with suppliers to deliver results. Leverage business trends along with category and supplier performance data to identify specific opportunities requiring attention through cost of goods reductions. Identify opportunities for additional rollout of proactive cost model programs or “open book” agreements with suppliers. Assist the improvement of existing deals, and create the framework for enhancement of the program to more commodity guided cost models. Process Improvement: Develop a commodity database guiding specific category product price indexes to be incorporated with LCL financials to inform decision making and target cost reduction initiatives. Work with the Director, Commodities to expand on other incremental business opportunities for the commodities team including process automation, enhancement of commodity market metrics. Work with Sourcing team to socialize LCL compliance policies, and ensure adherence to our required practices. Requirements: University degree in business, economics, mathematics, or a related field. 3-5 years relevant experience with foundational understanding of commodity markets, procurement, retail finance, or merchandising. Strong problem solving and methodical skills, a curious & creative thinker with an ability to apply new knowledge. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including some experience with macros. Ability to self-initiate and work autonomously and as part of a team to deliver results. Strong written and oral communication, and time management skills. Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. 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The Manager, Commodities is responsible for managing cost changes across the enterprise by assessing supplier proposals and negotiating terms. They also identify cost improvement opportunities and develop commodity databases to inform strategic sourcing decisions.

Candidates must hold a university degree in business, economics, mathematics, or a related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in commodity markets, procurement, or retail finance is required, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Comprehensive training • Flexibility • Competitive benefits

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Commodity markets
• Procurement
• Retail finance
• Merchandising
• Strategic sourcing
• Cost analysis
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Excel
• Macros
• Problem solving
• Data analysis
• Communication
• Time management
• Process improvement
• Financial modeling

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans