Gestionnaire processus & amélioration continue / Process & continuous improvement manager
- Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Work location
- 4 days per week in the office/1
- Posting language
- English · French
- Posted
Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
PROCESS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
Lanctôt is a leader in the distribution of premium sports, outdoor, eyewear and fashion brands, representing some of the world’s most renowned names and providing exceptional products across Canada.
With over seven decades of expertise and a legacy rooted in sportsmanship, Lanctôt is more than a distributor - we’re innovators, athletes, and team players. As a third-generation family business, we bring together a rich history and a visionary approach to create a workplace where collaboration, creativity, and ambition thrive. Here, your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions truly matter. By joining Lanctôt, you’re stepping into a culture that celebrates teamwork, empowers individuals, and inspires growth. Be part of a team that transforms challenges into victories, values every step of the journey, and strives for excellence together.
THE BENEFITS:
- Group insurance after 3 months,
including telemedicine and employee assistance program
- RRSP program with employer
contribution after 1 year
- Generous employee purchase program
for all our brands – including and interest free program for purchasing
electric bike
- 4 days per week in the office/1
day of remote work
- Access to gym in our offices and
classes with a coach
- Free parking and proximity to
public transport in Ville St-Laurent
- A balanced work/life environment
- Not to brag, but our team is incredible!
YOUR NEW CHALLENGE:
Your primary mandate will be to ensure the overall performance and continuous improvement of our distribution operations. While remaining connected to the day-to-day realities of the business and focused on future needs, you will act as a catalyst for change by optimizing processes, systems, and ways of working to support growth, profitability, and customer experience. You will lead initiatives that enable our operations to effectively support the company's long-term growth objectives.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and optimize the
operations of our distribution center, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and
adaptability to support continued growth.
- Analyze operational KPIs and
identify improvement opportunities to achieve productivity, service, and
cost targets.
- Establish operational standards
that promote discipline, safety, and team effectiveness.
- Support the operations management
team in resolving complex operational challenges and identifying
sustainable solutions.
- Map key business processes and
identify opportunities for optimization, automation, and simplification.
- Develop and implement a continuous
improvement roadmap to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and
long-term performance.
- Contribute to the evolution and
optimization of ERP and WMS systems.
- Oversee inventory control
activities and optimize storage strategies, product slotting,
identification, and inventory management practices to improve operational
performance.
- Contribute to strategies aimed at
improving product availability while reducing inventory-related costs.
- Participate in the planning of
investments in infrastructure, equipment, and technology to support future
growth.
QUALITIES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of
experience in a similar role
- Positive leader and ambassador
of our company values
- Strong continuous improvement
mindset
- Ability to balance operational
pragmatism with strategic thinking
- Strong communication skills in
both French and English; you will lead projects involving collaborators outside
of Quebec
- Solid understanding of the
distribution industry within a highly seasonal business environment
- Strong understanding of the
challenges associated with managing multiple brands and product categories
- Excellent team player with
strong collaboration skills
- Strong computer and systems
skills
- Experience with Microsoft
Business Central and Power BI is considered a strong asset
- Knowledge of the sporting goods
industry is considered a significant asset
- Passion for sports and the
outdoors is an excellent foundation for integrating into our team
Read the full bilingual original
GESTIONNAIRE PROCESSUS & AMÉLIORATION CONTINUE
POURQUOI CHOISIR
LANCTÔT ?
Lanctôt est un leader dans la distribution de marques premium dans le sport, le plein air, la lunetterie et la mode, représentant certaines des lignes les plus prestigieuses au monde et offrant des produits exceptionnels à travers le Canada.
Avec plus de sept décennies d’expertise et un héritage fondé sur l’esprit sportif, Lanctôt est bien plus qu’un distributeur, c’est la combinaison de l’innovation, la passion du sport et l’esprit d’équipe. En tant qu’entreprise familiale de troisième génération, nous allions une riche histoire à une vision novatrice pour créer un environnement où la collaboration, la créativité et l'ambition sont les moteurs de notre réussite. Ici, vos compétences sont reconnues, votre opinion compte, et vos contributions ont un réel impact. En rejoignant Lanctôt, vous intégrez une culture qui célèbre l’esprit d’équipe, valorise chaque individu et inspire la croissance. Faites partie d’une équipe qui transforme les défis en victoires, qui célèbre chaque étape du parcours, et qui qui vise l’excellence avec passion.
LES AVANTAGES:
· Assurances collectives après 3 mois, incluant la télémédecine et un programme d’aide aux employés
· Programme de REER avec contribution employeur après 1 an
· Un programme d'achat-employé généreux pour toutes nos marques, incluant un programme de prêt sans intérêt pour l’achat de vélo électrique
· 4 jours de travail au bureau par semaine/1 journée en télétravail
· Accès au Gym dans nos locaux et cours avec entraîneur
· Stationnement gratuit et proximité des transports en commun dans ville St-Laurent
· Un environnement de travail et de vie équilibré
· Sans vouloir se vanter, notre équipe est incroyable !
VOTRE NOUVEAU DÉFI
Votre mandat principal sera d'assurer la performance globale et l'amélioration continue de nos opérations de distribution. À la fois proche des réalités quotidiennes et tourné vers l'avenir, vous agirez comme catalyseur du changement en optimisant les processus, les systèmes et les pratiques de travail afin de soutenir la croissance, la rentabilité et l'expérience client. Vous piloterez les initiatives qui permettront aux opérations de soutenir la vision de croissance de l’entreprise.
VOS PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS :
- Superviser et
optimiser les opérations de notre centre de distribution, en veillant à
l’efficacité, à la précision et à l’adaptabilité pour soutenir la
croissance
- Analyser les
indicateurs de performance et identifier les opportunités d’amélioration
permettant d’atteindre les cibles de productivité, de service et de coûts.
- Établir
des standards opérationnels favorisant la discipline opérationnelle, la
sécurité et l'efficacité des équipes.
- Supporter
l’équipe de gestion quotidienne dans la résolution des enjeux
opérationnels complexes et dans l’identification de solutions durables.
- Cartographier
les processus clés, identifier les gains d’optimisation potentiels en
efficacité, automatisation et simplification.
- Développer
et mettre en œuvre la feuille de route d'amélioration continue afin de soutenir
la croissance, l'efficacité et l'évolutivité des opérations.
- Participer à
l’évolution des systèmes ERP et WMS
- Superviser
les activités de contrôle d'inventaire et optimiser les stratégies de stockage,
de localisation, d'identification et de gestion des produits afin d'améliorer
l'efficacité opérationnelle.
- Participer
aux stratégies visant à améliorer la disponibilité produit tout en
réduisant les coûts d’inventaire.
- Participer à
la planification des investissements en infrastructure, équipement et
technologies
LES QUALITÉS DE NOTRE CANDIDAT IDÉAL
- Minimum 3 à 5
ans d’expérience dans un rôle similaire
- Leader
positif ambassadeur de nos valeurs d’entreprise
- Orienté vers
l’amélioration continue
- Équilibre entre
pragmatisme opérationnel et vision stratégique
- Fortes
aptitudes de communication en français et en anglais – vous devrez piloter
des projets impliquant des collaborateurs à l’extérieur du Québec
- Bonne
compréhension de l’industrie de la distribution dans un secteur d’activité
à forte saisonnalité
- Bonne compréhension
des défis liés à la gestion de multiples marques et catégories de produits
- Excellent
esprit d’équipe
- Bonnes
aptitudes informatiques
- Connaissance
de Microsoft Business Central et de Power BI, un atout considérable
- Connaissance
de l’industrie du sport, un atout considérable
- Passion pour
le sport et le plein air, un excellent point de départ pour s’intégrer à
l’équipe
PROCESS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
WHY CHOOSE LANCTÔT?
Lanctôt is a leader in the distribution of premium sports, outdoor, eyewear and fashion brands, representing some of the world’s most renowned names and providing exceptional products across Canada.
With over seven decades of expertise and a legacy rooted in sportsmanship, Lanctôt is more than a distributor - we’re innovators, athletes, and team players. As a third-generation family business, we bring together a rich history and a visionary approach to create a workplace where collaboration, creativity, and ambition thrive. Here, your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions truly matter. By joining Lanctôt, you’re stepping into a culture that celebrates teamwork, empowers individuals, and inspires growth. Be part of a team that transforms challenges into victories, values every step of the journey, and strives for excellence together.
THE BENEFITS:
- Group insurance after 3 months,
including telemedicine and employee assistance program
- RRSP program with employer
contribution after 1 year
- Generous employee purchase program
for all our brands – including and interest free program for purchasing
electric bike
- 4 days per week in the office/1
day of remote work
- Access to gym in our offices and
classes with a coach
- Free parking and proximity to
public transport in Ville St-Laurent
- A balanced work/life environment
- Not to brag, but our team is incredible!
YOUR NEW CHALLENGE:
Your primary mandate will be to ensure the overall performance and continuous improvement of our distribution operations. While remaining connected to the day-to-day realities of the business and focused on future needs, you will act as a catalyst for change by optimizing processes, systems, and ways of working to support growth, profitability, and customer experience. You will lead initiatives that enable our operations to effectively support the company's long-term growth objectives.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and optimize the
operations of our distribution center, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and
adaptability to support continued growth.
- Analyze operational KPIs and
identify improvement opportunities to achieve productivity, service, and
cost targets.
- Establish operational standards
that promote discipline, safety, and team effectiveness.
- Support the operations management
team in resolving complex operational challenges and identifying
sustainable solutions.
- Map key business processes and
identify opportunities for optimization, automation, and simplification.
- Develop and implement a continuous
improvement roadmap to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and
long-term performance.
- Contribute to the evolution and
optimization of ERP and WMS systems.
- Oversee inventory control
activities and optimize storage strategies, product slotting,
identification, and inventory management practices to improve operational
performance.
- Contribute to strategies aimed at
improving product availability while reducing inventory-related costs.
- Participate in the planning of
investments in infrastructure, equipment, and technology to support future
growth.
QUALITIES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of
experience in a similar role
- Positive leader and ambassador
of our company values
- Strong continuous improvement
mindset
- Ability to balance operational
pragmatism with strategic thinking
- Strong communication skills in
both French and English; you will lead projects involving collaborators outside
of Quebec
- Solid understanding of the
distribution industry within a highly seasonal business environment
- Strong understanding of the
challenges associated with managing multiple brands and product categories
- Excellent team player with
strong collaboration skills
- Strong computer and systems
skills
- Experience with Microsoft
Business Central and Power BI is considered a strong asset
- Knowledge of the sporting goods
industry is considered a significant asset
- Passion for sports and the
outdoors is an excellent foundation for integrating into our team
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Process & Continuous Improvement Manager at Lanctôt will oversee and improve the distribution centre's day-to-day operations and build a continuous improvement roadmap. The role also maps key processes, analyzes performance indicators, and takes part in ERP, WMS and inventory strategy decisions.
Requirements
Lanctôt needs candidates with 3 to 5 years in a similar role, strong French and English communication, and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience in distribution, familiarity with multiple brands, and computer and systems skills are expected. Microsoft Business Central and Power BI are a strong asset.
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Process mapping
- Operational KPI analysis
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Business Central
- Power BI
- Inventory control
- Inventory optimization
- Storage and product slotting strategies
- Operational standards development
- Process automation
- Process simplification
- Capital investment planning
- Project management
- Bilingual communication (French and English)
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Seasonal demand planning
- Multi-brand product management
Benefits
- Group insurance with telemedicine and employee assistance program
- RRSP with employer contribution
- Employee purchase program with interest-free e-bike loan
- Gym access and coached classes
- Free parking
Categories
- Retail
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
- Technology
Keywords
- process improvement manager
- continuous improvement
- WMS
- ERP
- Microsoft Business Central
- Power BI
- inventory control
- KPI analysis
- process mapping
- lean
- supply chain
- logistics
- sporting goods distribution
- retail distribution
- operations management
- Montréal
- Saint-Laurent
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
- Transit support
- Paid training
Tools
- Microsoft Business Central
- Power BI
- WMS
- ERP
Languages
- English
- French