Who we are?
Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.
Our customers – Over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.
Our team – 3,200 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.
How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!
We are looking to fill a permanent position as a Senior Category Planner at our Simtab offices in Laval.
Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, your role will include, among other responsibilities, maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring the accuracy of information related to the availability of products intended for sale, and optimizing procurement and operational costs associated with the sourcing strategy.
Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Senior Category Planner for the Head Office, at Ville St-Laurent
More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to:
- Generate and analyze a supply plan by determining financial and operational impacts while considering the supplier’s operational capacity.
- Monitor sales forecasts generated from historical sales data or provided by the demand management team.
- Create a purchasing plan to support the corporate purchasing department.
- Determine and communicate priorities to suppliers based on market needs.
- Analyze and act on recommendations from supply reports (place purchase orders).
- Maintain optimal inventory levels across all warehouses for your product portfolio.
- Understand the factors affecting supply chain performance indicators and work on implementing corrective actions. \
- Ensure the maintenance and optimization of supply parameters for your product portfolio.
- Work collaboratively with product managers and merchandising agents.
Address supply-related issues with the various stakeholders.
- Apply procurement policies and procedures.
- Perform any other related tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Operations and Logistics Management) or Industrial Engineering
- 5 to 10 years of experience in procurement and planning within a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Strong knowledge of MRP concepts
- Experience with an ERP system for inventory and warehouse management
- Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
The ideal candidate is a person who…
- Analytical and logical mindset
- Ability to prioritize and adapt quickly, with a strong customer‑service orientation and sense of urgency
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong negotiation skills • Initiative and enthusiasm
- Professionalism, active listening, and strong communication skills
- Desire to continuously improve processes and outcomes
What we offer
- A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
- A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
- Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
- Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
- Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
- Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
- Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
- Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.
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