Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives – Logistics

Job title:

Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives – Logistics

Company

Just Eat Takeaway

Job description

Location: Toronto, On (Hybrid Work Arrangement – 3 Days)Hungry for a challenge?That’s good, because at SkipTheDishes, part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET, we have abundant opportunity or as we say, everything is on the table. We are a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Our tech ecosystem connects millions of active customers with hundreds of thousands of connected partners in countries across the globe.The Strategic Initiatives Senior Manager works closely with the Logistics VP to develop and deliver the Canada Logistics strategy over a 1-3 year time horizon. There are two main facets to this role. First is accountability for the portfolio of Logistics initiatives. You will lead a team of managers who are the primary owners of these initiatives; their responsibilities include setting the objectives, driving decisions, communicating, measuring and influencing stakeholders. Second is accountability for driving operational rigour across the CA Logistics function to enable it to ultimately achieve its OKRs. The Senior Manager will be a core partner for leaders within the Global Delco organization and the functional leads within the Canadian Market (Skip). The individual is expected to participate in and lead decisions impacting the longer-term business, and proactively consult and align with their cross-functional stakeholders.If you’re a strategic thought-leader who can create a long-range vision to win, while keeping in mind resource constraints and market dynamics – this might be the next role for you!The right candidate will have strong financial acumen to autonomously spearhead decision-making with commercial impacts, years of applied experience that will have equipped them with best-in-class portfolio management and people leadership skills. Using your excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, you are able to succinctly articulate recommendations, promote your vision at the executive level and motivate partners to deliver the work on time and to your high standards. Finally, you will establish yourself as a thought-leader in Logistics, staying abreast of market trends to identify opportunities and contribute to global best practices.What’s On Your PlateAccountable for defining and driving the portfolio of Logistics projects & strategies which ultimately result in achieving the market’s strategic objectives. Proactively seek and implement opportunities to improve the department’s programs and efficiencies.Lead a team of professionals, removing barriers as needed and keeping stakeholders informed of risks & progress. For more complex and high-stakes projects in your team’s portfolio, you may be required to step into a direct project owner role.Accountable for business cases underlying the projects in your portfolio, developed in partnership with finance leaders, to support decisions, inform prioritization and ensure the business grows profitably.Drive business rigour across the entire Logistics department, measuring the department’s progress against success metrics (OKRs), demonstrating alignment with overall Skip OKRs and Logistics strategic vision, and assisting as needed in key management meetings.Advise executives by providing business insights. Autonomously create recommendations that ultimately inform strategic decisions taken by the executive team.Influence Product & Tech teams to prioritize & develop solutions based on the market’s needs. Understand what’s coming down the product pipeline to inform the market roadmap. Influence stakeholders through your deep understanding of commercial and financial levers.Stay current with industry developments to drive benchmarking, innovation and continuous improvement. Be a thought leader and contribute to global best practices & roadmaps.Recipe for Success7-10 years experience working in strategic and commercial rolesDemonstrated success leading direct reports as well as leading with influenceExperience working with independent contractor models is an advantageExperience working with on-demand delivery or supply chain is an assetMBA or equivalent work experience with a Bachelor’s degreeWhat It’s Like To Work At SkipSkip is the kind of workplace that garnered a “Top Places to Work in Manitoba” and it was no small coincidence. We set out to make this a place our employees are proud to tell their Mothers, Fathers, friends and anyone who will listen that they work here. Skip team members feel pride knowing their input and uniqueness are not only embraced but make an impact on a major Canadian company and its satisfied customers. As the company grows, so do you — you meet and surpass new challenges every day.That’s just a small taste of what it’s like to work at one of Canada’s leading tech companies. If you’re hungry for opportunity, growth, and something meaningful in a dynamic, fun and challenging environment, we’d love to hear from you.SkipTheDishes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel they truly belong and where everyone is included, seen, heard and respected.In keeping with our values, all applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of: gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, marital/domestic partner status, (dis)ability, neurodivergence, or any other characteristic protected by law. Should you require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to reach out to your talent acquisition specialist.Note: All employees will be asked to sign a Consent for Disclosure of Personal Information in order to complete a background check. Job offers will be conditional upon results that the Company determines to be satisfactory.#LI-AI1

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:27:26 GMT

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