Sales & Operations Execution Director

Cascades; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Employer-supported retirement plan

Annual allowance for goods/services

Wellness program & EAP

Job summary

Cascades Inc. is seeking a Sales & Operations Execution Director to lead end-to-end S&OE across a complex North American network from Saint-Hubert.

You will align demand, supply, manufacturing, distribution, and commercial priorities, translating plans into actionable execution and guiding scenario decisions. The role requires 10+ years in supply chain planning, with S&OE expertise, SAP/IBP experience, and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in supply chain planning, logistics, scheduling or demand planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree or CPIM certification considered an asset.
• Strong expertise in S&OP and S&OE in complex supply chain environments.
• Experience leading planning and execution across multiple sites/regions.
• Knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OE.
• Experience with SAP, IBP/APS, Power BI, and MS Office tools.
• Advanced analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Proven success leading managers in a matrix organization.
• Fluent English and intermediate to fluent French.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end S&OE across a multi-site North American network.
• Coordinate weekly S&OE cycle aligning demand, supply, manufacturing, distribution and commercial priorities.
• Translate S&OP plans into actionable operational plans and drive execution.
• Lead scenario planning and critical decisions during disruptions and capacity constraints.
• Act as primary escalation point for short-term supply trade-offs.
• Ensure high service levels while optimizing inventory, working capital and costs.
• Establish inventory strategies and optimize the distribution network.
• Standardize S&OE processes, KPIs, and drive Lean, Six Sigma and digital tools.
• Build, coach and develop planning, scheduling, and distribution teams.
• Strengthen data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Logistics

Scheduling

Demand planning

Power BI

MS Office

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Fluent English

French (intermediate)

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Master's degree / MBA (asset)

CPIM certification (asset)

Tools

SAP

IBP/APS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition ID37822-Posted11/06/2026-Cascades Containerboard Packaging - Head Office (2001)-Logistic Planning-S&OP (LOGIST_PLAN)-Kingsey Falls - Cascades Inc. Head Office (CAS_CA_976)-Cascades – St-Hubert Administrative Offices-Procurement and Logistics

You are a supply chain leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys turning strategy into operational results. This is a unique opportunity to lead supply chain execution across a complex North American network and influence business performance at a strategic level. You'll work with cross-functional leaders to drive service excellence, inventory performance, and operational agility while leading teams through transformation and growth. Join MARC-ANDRE GERVAIS's team as a Sales & Operations Execution Director in Saint-Hubert and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Annual salary between 150,000 and 180,000$CAD
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
• An annual allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
• A yearly wellness program and employee assistance program
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As Sales & Operations Execution Director, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. Your scope includes:

Lead the end-to-end Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process across a complex, multi-site North American supply chain network.

Lead the weekly S&OE cycle and align demand, supply, manufacturing, distribution, and commercial priorities.

Translate approved S&OP plans into actionable operational plans and drive execution excellence.

Lead scenario planning and make critical decisions during disruptions, demand fluctuations, and capacity constraints.

Act as the primary escalation point for short-term supply chain trade-off decisions.

Ensure high service levels while optimizing inventory, working capital, and operational costs.

Establish inventory strategies and optimize the distribution network to support business objectives.

Standardize S&OE processes, KPIs, and best practices while driving continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and digital tools.

Build, coach, and develop high-performing planning, scheduling, and distribution teams.

Strengthen organizational capabilities in data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

What you bring

You're a natural fit for Sales & Operations Execution Director if you have:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics , scheduling, demand planning, or related disciplines.

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain , Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

A master's degree, MBA, or professional certification such as CPIM, considered an asset.

Strong expertise in S&OP and S&OE processes within complex supply chain environments.

Experience leading planning and execution activities across multiple sites and regions.

Strong knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain execution.

Experience with SAP, IBP/APS solutions, Power BI, and Microsoft Office tools.

Advanced analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information.

Proven success leading managers, influencing stakeholders, and operating within a matrix organization.

Fluent English and intermediate to fluent French.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. Artificial intelligence may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process t enhance efficiency and the candidate experience.