DPO Program Coordinator - Contract
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a DPO Program Coordinator, reporting to the Senior Director, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement. This vacancy is a full-time, 12-month contract opportunity. The DPO Program Coordinator supports the ongoing success of the Distribution Process Optimization (DPO) program across The Beer Store (TBS) and Brewers Distributor Ltd. (BDL). In partnership with program leadership and stakeholders throughout the organization, this role helps facilitate the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of key program initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall effectiveness and adoption of DPO standards, supporting operational excellence and driving consistency across the national supply chain network.
Location
Our Corporate Office is currently located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.
What You'll Be Doing
- Coordinate DPO site launches, readiness checkpoints, and audits, ensuring sites are prepared, resourced, and positioned for successful qualification and audit outcomes
- Manage scheduling, logistics, agendas, follow-up actions, and travel arrangements associated with DPO kick-offs, site visits, and audits
- Prepare and administer kick-off surveys, track results, support action planning, and monitor follow-up activities
- Develop, standardize, maintain, and continuously improve DPO tools, templates, and resources to drive consistency, scalability, efficiency, and program adoption
- Rebrand and update program materials to align with corporate branding standards and stakeholder requirements
- Gather and incorporate end-user feedback to enhance the usability and effectiveness of DPO tools, resources, and digital platforms
- Coordinate signage and swag requirements for sites, including specifications, ordering, shipment, delivery, invoicing, and budget tracking
- Maintain DPO marketing assets, playbooks, and SharePoint site content, ensuring information is current, accessible, and well organized
- Administer SharePoint user access, support site enhancements, and develop new features to improve user experience and adoption
- Support Continuous Improvement (CI) project administration by managing intake processes, maintaining project trackers, monitoring project status, and generating reports, data, and analytics
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- University degree or Community college diploma/certificate in Supply Chain, Business Administration or other technical/related field; Degree in Engineering preferred
- Certification in Project/Program Management (PMP) is a strong asset
- Certification in Lean 6 sigma (White/Yellow belt) is an asset
Experience
- Minimum 2-5 years experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse distribution or manufacturing
- Experience coordinating meetings, workshops, and events, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and follow-up actions
- Experience developing, maintaining, and organizing documentation, including procedures, templates, training materials, reports, and presentations
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing relationships with stakeholders at various organizational levels
- Experience using SAP (e.g. Preg creation, PO receiving, reporting)
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with employees across all levels of the organization
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to manage timelines and prioritize tasks effectively
- Process and continuous improvement-oriented mindset
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to support and assist colleagues as needed
- Advanced proficiency of MS Office, particularly in Excel, and PowerPoint, with intermediate knowledge of Power BI considered a strong asset
- Basic knowledge of MS Visio or project management tools (like MS Project, Monday.com) is a strong asset
- Advanced knowledge of creating new or maintaining existing SharePoint sites
Compensation
Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $24.36-$30.46 CAD per hour. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business. We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, a health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, recognition programs, hybrid work arrangement, summer hours, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
