Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning
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 Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning reporting to the Senior Director, Supply Chain. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning is responsible for supporting end-to-end planning processes that connect customer demand, supply capabilities, and business objectives to deliver service excellence and operational efficiency. This role oversees supplier and customer collaboration, demand forecasting, S&OP governance, inventory management, and portfolio optimization. The Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic planning capabilities, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring both The Beer Store (TBS) & Brewers Distributor Ltd. (BDL) networks operate with agility, accuracy, and cross-functional alignment.
Location
Our Corporate Office is 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
- Lead end-to-end S&OP strategy integrating demand, supply, and financial plans to achieve service, inventory, and cost objectives
- Drive cross-functional alignment with Finance, Retail, and Legal to enable optimal inventory principles and integrated decision-making
- Provide executive-level visibility of risks, opportunities, and trade-offs through advanced analytics and scenario planning
- Translate complex data into actionable insights and influence stakeholders to support profitable, customer-focused outcomes
- Strengthen planning governance and performance measures to ensure disciplined execution and informed leadership decisions
- Define and maintain inventory policies balancing service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency
- Optimize inventory health and portfolio mix using advanced planning tools (SAP, Power BI, Excel) to prevent excess and obsolescence
- Lead SKU rationalization and portfolio simplification initiatives to reduce complexity and improve throughput
- Foster collaborative planning with customers and suppliers to improve forecast accuracy, service reliability, and cost efficiency
- Develop and manage performance KPIs for customer service, delivery, and inventory reliability; proactively address gaps
- Build and lead a high-performing team that drives innovation, continuous improvement, and exceeds stakeholder expectations
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
- Post-graduate in Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred
- Professional designation (ie. Lean Six Sigma) preferred
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Planning, including demand forecasting, S&OP, and inventory management
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership capacity, focused on guiding, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
- Established ability to align and influence across senior leadership groups both internally and externally
- Demonstrated experience developing and leading S&OP and IBP processes in a complex, multi-site environment
- Experience working closely with suppliers and customers to balance demand and supply requirements
- Proven success implementing planning tools, such as portfolio and inventory policy as well as ongoing governance, analytics, and process automation
Skills
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning, logistics, and inventory management
- Effective leadership excellence combined with exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strategic and operational planning expertise
- Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills
- Advanced analytical skills; data-driven decision making
- Proficiency in forecasting and planning tools (SAP, Power BI, Excel, etc.)
- Deep understanding of inventory management principles and service-cost trade-offs
- Strong business acumen with the ability to link operational metrics to financial performance
- Continuous improvement mindset with change management capability
Compensation
The hiring range for this position is $107,000-$133,700 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
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, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, 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.
