<p><b>Position summary: </b></p><ul><li>Key member of the Canada Executive leadership team - act as strategic business manager to support achieving the market’s long-term goals</li><li>Accountable for leading Supply Chain Operations for Canada including Transportation, Warehousing, Domestic and International Sourced Demand and Supply Planning, and Customer Supply Chain.</li><li>Create and execute Total Supply Chain vision and strategies aligned to the unique market dynamics and customer supply chain strategies, to enable Top Line Growth and optimize bottom line performance.</li><li>Responsible for developing and optimizing logistics and working capital and budgets.</li><li>Represent the organization as the leader of Supply Chain in Canada with customers and industry organizations. </li></ul><p><b>Responsibilities: </b> </p><ul><li>Delivery of a balanced scorecard for supply chain, ensuring exceptional customer service at industry-leading costs</li><li>Leads the identification and implementation of cost reduction initiatives and programs to drive out supply chain costs and optimize business performance</li><li>Leads supply planning function for domestic and International Contract Manufacturing and internal manufacturing locations</li><li>Accountable for domestic finished goods inventory and working capital targets</li><li>Develop and Drive IBP Best practices in alignment with Canada specific industry trends and aligned with Center of Excellence concepts</li><li>Lead the Demand Planning function, both US and domestic production</li><li>Drive collaboration with Sales and Marketing to ensure accurate sales forecasts</li><li>Leads the development of forecast and inventory planning in anticipation of customer needs and in accordance with the organization’s sales and service objectives</li><li>Collaborate with commercial business teams to commercialize new products</li><li>Accountable to develop and drive Customer Supply Chain Strategy by working closely with internal sales leaders and Senior leaders of major Canadian retailers to develop collaborative win-win Supply Chain Solutions.</li><li>Act as a “Customer Advocate” internally; facilitating alignment of customer service & replenishment performance</li><li>Establish Canada’s supply chain strategy based on industry knowledge and best practices and broader Conagra supply chain strategies.</li><li>Cross functional supply chain experience leading complex cross functional projects</li><li>Establish relationships with senior supply chain leaders in other CPG companies for insights into trends technologies and practices</li><li>Development of strategic relationships with customers, retailers and other manufacturers to build upon ConAgra Foods industry knowledge and market awareness</li><li>Provide industry and customer insight to benchmark performance & establish and maintain an industry leading best practices.</li></ul><p><b>Supervision</b>:</p><ul><li>Reports to Sr Director of International Operations</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications, Education & Experience: </b></p><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership capabilities, track record of effectively coaching and developing people, familiar with servant leadership methodologies</li><li>Will have a strong voice on the Canadian Leadership team, willing to provoke different points of view, challenge the status quo, push beyond the comfort zone</li><li>10+ Years Progressive CPG Supply Chain experience with significant people and team leadership experience</li><li>University degree – Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Retail Customer Supply Chain processes and replenishment practices</li><li>Project management and business process re-engineering experience</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at all levels across the organization</li><li>Possesses a track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners, team members, and vendors to build buy-in for implementation of process and standards.</li><li>Ability to work with all levels of Management within a matrix organization in a fast-paced work environment.</li><li>Strong customer relationship skills; demonstrated ability to manage Customer expectations.</li><li>Broad knowledge of manufacturing, logistics and financial operations; in depth knowledge of Supply Chain best practices</li></ul><p>SF:LI</p><p></p><p></p><p><b><u>Compensation:</u></b></p>Pay Range:139,000-$189,000<p></p><p><i>The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.</i></p><p></p><p><b><u>Our Benefits:</u></b></p><p></p><p>We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:</p><ul><li>Health: Comprehensive healthcare benefits, mental wellbeing support and wellness spending account</li><li>Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, wealth accumulation program and access to discounts</li><li>Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement</li><li>Balance: Paid-time off, flexible work-schedules, Employee & Family Assistance Program and volunteer opportunities</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Our Company:</u></b></p><p></p><p>At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like POGO®, VH Sauces® and Orville Redenbacher®.</p><p></p><p>Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.</p><p></p><p><span>Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Conagra</span><span> </span><span>is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email </span><span>Canada.Recruitment@conagrafoods.com.</span><span> We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.</span></p> This posting is for a previously held position that is now vacant due to employee departure, retirement, or leave. The employer intends to fill the role to maintain continuity and meet organizational needs. <p>The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.</p>