Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Canadian company Groupe Marcelle is a leader in the cosmetics industry. With the highest standards of quality and excellence, Groupe Marcelle develops, manufactures, and distributes care and makeup products and accessories with a portfolio of four brands: Marcelle, Watier, Annabelle and CW Beggs and Sons.

At Groupe Marcelle we believe in an environment where passion can be expressed, creative minds lead to exceptional innovation, audacity and focus are a pillar of great success and acts of empowerment, collaboration and humanity are widely encouraged. Because our purpose is to “Cultivate beauty in our world”, we strive to care for you, people and the environment. We are looking for professionals who will exemplify these values and bring energy and commitment to results.

Join a company with more than 350 employees in the cosmetics field and play a key role in the organization.

Groupe Marcelle is currently seeking a Director, ERP & Applications for a permanent, full time position.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering & IT, the Director, ERP & Applications is responsible for ensuring the stability, evolution, and governance of enterprise application systems, primarily Oracle JDE 9.2, in alignment with Finance, Manufacturing, and Distribution business needs. This role plays a critical part in structuring the application team, prioritizing initiatives, and maintaining a high level of service for business partners.

A CAREER SIGNED GROUPE MARCELLE

At Groupe Marcelle, we dare to grow together and fully invest ourselves to build a future worthy of our Canadian pride.

Work Location

• 400 Sainte-Croix Avenue, Saint-Laurent (Quebec)
• Hybrid work mode – minimum three (3) days per week in the office

Why choose Groupe Marcelle?

• A growing Canadian company
• A stimulating environment where boldness, empowerment, and partnership are encouraged
• A human and committed team made up of passionate people moving forward together

Benefits matching your talent

• Competitive base salary
• Flexible hours promoting work-life balance, including the possibility of leaving earlier on Fridays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Health and wellness spending account
• Retirement plan and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Telemedicine services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance bonuses
• Paid holidays during the Christmas season
• Paid time off for your birthday
• Employee discounts on all Groupe Marcelle products, including exclusive previews of new launches
• Free access to our on-site gym at headquarters

Exclusive headquarters benefits

• On-site bistro offering hot and cold meals
• Large free outdoor parking lot (paid indoor parking option available)
• Easily accessible by foot from Du Collège metro station

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE

ERP & Application Governance

• Ensure operational stability of the ERP system (Oracle JDE 9.2)
• Prioritize, assign, and oversee application requests
• Balance business needs with technical and system constraints
• Oversee system upgrades, patches, and enhancements
• Maintain a coherent and scalable application architecture
• Coordinate with Infrastructure teams on data security, licensing, and system performance

Business Partnership

• Act as the primary point of contact for Finance, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams
• Translate business requirements into effective application solutions
• Lead testing, validation, and deployment activities
• Ensure a consistent and high level of service to end users

Team Management

• Lead and support the JDE Technical Lead, ERP developers, and application analysts
• Define and maintain development standards and best practices
• Plan team capacity and manage priorities
• Identify training needs and support skill development
• Reduce reliance on key individuals through knowledge sharing

Application Project Management

• Plan and oversee ERP and ERP integrated projects
• Manage application budgets
• Lead and coordinate vendors, including Oracle and system integrators
• Ensure delivery timelines and priorities are met

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Develop procedures aligned with regulatory and business requirements
• Establish documentation and knowledge transfer practices
• Structure application support and on call processes
• Assess external support needs as required

WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience in a manufacturing ERP environment (required)

Experience

• 8 to 15 years of experience in ERP environments
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution settings
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams
• Direct interaction with Finance and Operations stakeholders
• Budget management and vendor management experience

Strong asset:

• Experience with Oracle JDE 9.2 or a comparable ERP in a manufacturing context

AND IF YOU ARE

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of ERP architectures
• Knowledge of Finance and Manufacturing modules (essential)
• Knowledge of Distribution and Procurement modules (asset)
• Understanding of MRP concepts and standard costing
• Ability to assess and challenge technical solutions
• General understanding of databases (SQL)
• Experience in a regulated industry (asset)

Core Competencies

• Ability to translate business needs into practical solutions
• Structured and engaging leadership style
• Strong internal customer service orientation
• Excellent analytical and prioritization skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical experts

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE

This role is primarily focused on:

• Application governance and project delivery (40%)
• Team leadership and structuring (30%)
• Functional and technical understanding of systems (30%)

This is not a developer role nor a purely strategic position, but a hands on application management role with a strong operational focus.

The task and responsibilities listed above are summaries and indicatives.

TO APPLY

We invite interested individuals to use our online recruitment module by submitting an application to https://dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/groupemarcelle.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Groupe Marcelle wants to offer equal employment opportunities to all. It invites women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginals, and persons with disabilities to apply. Groupe Marcelle is also committed to pursuing the integration of diversity and making it a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees.

The use of the masculine gender in this document refers to both men and women.

Groupe Marcelle thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

To learn more about our company, feel free to visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupe-marcelle