White Cap Canada · 4 months ago
Senior Director, Product Development & Sourcing
White Cap Canada is committed to Building Trust on Every Job and offers a diverse work environment. The Senior Director of Product Development & Sourcing will lead the product development strategy for the Private Brands organization, overseeing financial outcomes, supplier strategy, and new product development while fostering strategic partnerships across the enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Leads overall department performance by developing and presenting a comprehensive product development strategy
Tailors strategy to meet the unique needs of each product category
Collaborates closely with Private Brand and Category Management peers to ensure functional alignment and integration, ensuring Private Brand solutions support overall category strategy goals and objectives
Develops strategic plans to increase Private Brand penetration and achieve financial targets
Leads the strategic sourcing approach and oversees sourcing processes for the Private Brand organization
Leads the creation of new processes to establish a consistent and repeatable approach for developing Private Brand solutions
Provides leadership to Private Brand Category and Sourcing Directors, ensuring effective support to Category Management and overseeing staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and professional development
Leads key strategic projects that impact one or more product categories within the Private Brand organization
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 8+ years of experience in a related field
Maintains expert knowledge in area of responsibility with a strong understanding in adjacent areas for the development of creative solutions
Preferred
Over 15 years of experience in product development, execution, visual presentation, new concept creation, inventory and channel management, and supplier management
Proven ability to lead and manage large-scale projects in complex environments
Demonstrated success in both brick-and-mortar and online retail settings
Experienced in global supplier management with strong cross-cultural collaboration skills
Strong business management capabilities across financial, operational, process, people, and technology domains
Familiar with complex supplier negotiations, including tariffs, international freight, and product first cost analysis, with a deep understanding of net/net all-in pricing
Advanced understanding of sales drivers, logistics, and supply chain processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with specialized expertise in Excel. Strong project execution skills with attention to detail and operational efficiency
Company
White Cap Canada
Official White Cap Canada Account.
Funding
Current Stage
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