Vice-President, Distribution & Logistics

Role Overview

RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited is offering an exciting executive leadership opportunity to onboard a Vice President Distribution & Logistics. Reporting directly to the Chief Global Sourcing Officer this pivotal role holds full accountability for the end-to-end performance of a large high-impact distribution center that sits at the core of our supply chain.

This is more than an operational leadership roleit is an opportunity to shape the future of distribution at RCL. The Vice President will define the long-term vision for the facility while driving operational excellence cost discipline scalability and a strong safety culture. By leading transformation through automation advanced technology and talent development this leader will ensure the distribution center continues to evolve in step with the demands of a fast-paced omnichannel retail environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep distribution expertise strong business acumen and a proven ability to inspire and mobilize teams to consistently deliver best-in-class results.

Core Accountabilities

Strategic & Future-State Leadership

• Own and execute the long-term distribution center strategy including capacity planning automation and robotics roadmap and multi-year infrastructure investments.
• Define the future-state operating model and develop data-driven business cases for capital and technology investments.
• Anticipate and assess emerging trends in logistics automation AI-driven optimization and supply chain technologies leading adoption where clear value exists.

Operational Leadership

• Lead all inbound outbound inventory and transportation operations to ensure safe efficient cost-effective and scalable performance.
• Establish disciplined operating rhythms standardized processes and clear performance expectations across the distribution center.

Business Partnership

• Partner closely with Global Sourcing Merchandising Planning & Allocation Store Operations IT and Finance to align distribution capabilities with enterprise priorities.
• Provide executive-level insight on service cost risk and capacity trade-offs to support business decision-making.

Continuous Improvement & Performance

• Drive productivity service and cost improvements through Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Define monitor and manage KPIs including cost per unit order accuracy on-time delivery productivity safety and quality.
• Lead and govern relationships with third-party logistics providers carriers and external partners.

People Safety & Compliance

• Build and develop a strong leadership bench and high-performing distribution organization.
• Champion a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory environmental and labor requirements.

Qualifications :

We are looking for a leader who will guide us into our next chapter of growth and transformation. The following leadership competencies will be critical to success in this role:

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Vision Defines future-state distribution capabilities aligned with business growth.
• Operational Excellence Consistently delivers results across cost service safety and quality metrics.
• Transformation Leadership Successfully leads automation technology and large-scale change initiatives.
• People Leadership Develops leaders fosters accountability and builds high-performing teams.
• Collaboration & Influence Builds strong partnerships across functions and with executive stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Decision Making Uses analytics and performance metrics to guide strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or related field (MBA asset).
• Bilingual French and English - vendors outside of Quebec. 
• 15 years of progressive distribution or logistics experience including 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale distribution center operations and transformation initiatives.
• Strong financial analytical and systems expertise including WMS TMS ERP and automation/robotics technologies.

Additional Information :

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave sick days and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons Reitmans and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses career advancement and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

*Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status offering different perks depending on whether youre full-time part-time or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidates experience.

The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time