Director, Inventory Planning; Production and Procurement

Who we are At Rocky, we feel our best in nature and we feel our best when we nurture ourselves with nature.

That's why for over 25 years we've been students of this glorious Earth — formulating everyday essentials that nurture your skin, body, and hair, all crafted with care here in the Canadian Rockies.

Our 14 locations nationwide are designed to bring nature indoors.

Crafted from natural materials, they guide customers through immersive sensorial experiences anchored by our signature sink — unique to each location.

Growing our culture-focused team means finding those who share the belief that we are a part in the greater ecosystem, working together to make a positive impact in our communities and for the Earth.

Are you a natural fit for the new world of Rocky?

The position The Director of Inventory Planning is a senior operational leader responsible for setting and executing Rocky's inventory strategy.

This new role focuses on long-term planning and optimization of both production and procurement plans to meet our customers' needs, ensuring clear controls in inventory management.

This role is accountable for creating and setting department KPIs and will partner closely with Manufacturing, Sales, and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment.

With strong manufacturing and leadership skills to coach and develop the team, this leader is a key role in our growth strategy to build and meet the business growth targets. This position works Monday through Friday from our Workshop in Canmore, Alberta. What you'll be doing Procurement Oversee and coach the Procurement Manager and Procurement Specialist on a day-to-day basis Lead sourcing, selection, and performance management of vendors for raw material ingredients, packaging, labels, etc.

Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and pricing strategies to drive sustainable cost savings and margin improvements Own the end-to-end procurement strategy, developing long term plans to ensure all necessary materials are in-house to meet the demand and production plans Ensure planning is in alignment with business demands, production schedules, demand planning, and sales forecasts Ensure procurement decisions align with operational capacity, inventory strategy, and sales Develop and execute strategies that optimize inventory levels and purchasing efficiency Design resilient supply chain systems with a focus on risk mitigation, business continuity, growth and sustainability Establish and monitor KPIs to measure inventory and process effectiveness, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement Inventory and Production Planning Partner with Finance to set the yearly inventory targets that are aligned with our sales and cash targets Oversee and coach the Planning Specialist to ensure the day-to-day production schedule and planning process meets our sales forecast needs Lead and monitor the progress of production vs demand planning through regular communication with the production and sales forecasting departments, and take proactive actions to ensure required quantities are met and/or rescheduled as appropriate Maintain strong visibility to our current and expected inventory levels;

provide regular visibility on inventory by SKU vs targeted weeks on hand and make decisions with that information Set the standards and procedures for inventory counting, reconciliation, and auditing across all inventory categories Ensure physical inventory aligns with our systematic inventory through strong governance and controls Provide accurate inventory insights and enable informed decision making Build scalable inventory systems and processes to support growth Does this sound like you?

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field A minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement Strong understanding of raw materials, packaging, and material expiry Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in managing teams, operations, and processes Proven people leader with a strong track record of coaching, developing, and inspiring teams to perform at their best Skilled in problem…