Manager, Forecast & Replenishment

The Beer Store

$93K — $116K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post Secondary degree or equivalent in a related business area
  • Professional Logistician (P.LOG) certification preferred
  • 8+ years of industry experience in distribution, retail operations, or warehousing
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • 3+ years of project management experience preferred
  • Experience with SAP and knowledge in P2P and F&R would be an asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Distribution team; drive performance through effective coaching
  • Establish and govern departmental policies and represent Distribution within the Centre of Excellence
  • Provide strategic direction for article/vendor master data governance
  • Oversee and optimize forecast accuracy in partnership with system specialists
  • Ensure optimal inventory levels across retail outlets, balancing service and production needs
  • Direct the integrity and continuous improvement of data in F&R and ECC
  • Act as the primary liaison with brewers and agents to influence inventory and distribution strategies
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with logistics and retail partners to improve processes
  • Lead critical operational processes including product recalls and inventory management
  • Provide insights and analytics on forecast performance and inventory trends
  • Develop and manage the annual operating plan and budget

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and incentive pay
  • Flex health benefits program
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Defined pension plan with company matching
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Generous paid time off including summer hours
  • Casual dress and work environment
Full Job Description
The Role

We are currently searching for a Manager, Forecasting & Replenishment, reporting to the Senior Manager, Distribution Planning. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Manager, Forecasting & Replenishment is responsible for leading inventory planning and control across retail and distribution operations. This role drives accurate forecasting, optimizes inventory levels, and ensures timely product replenishment to meet customer demand while supporting operational efficiency. Acting as a key liaison with brewers, agents, internal teams, and external partners, the Manager oversees ordering, purchasing, and the analysis of sales and inventory trends. The role also ensures compliance with inventory policies, supports new product launches and promotions, and manages critical processes such as container returns and fleet balancing.

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, develop, and manage the Distribution team; drive performance through coaching, clear direction, and succession planning for high-potential talent
  • Establish and govern departmental policies, processes, and best practices; represent Distribution within the Centre of Excellence (COE) and change control forums
  • Provide strategic direction across article/vendor master data governance and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
  • Oversee forecast accuracy and continuously optimize forecasting parameters in partnership with system specialists to improve performance against KPIs
  • Ensure optimal inventory levels across all retail outlets, balancing service levels, production planning, and shelf-life constraints
  • Direct the integrity, maintenance, and continuous improvement of F&R and ECC data (e.g., listings, lead times, demand drivers)
  • Lead system enhancements, testing, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives within F&R, ensuring SAP-aligned solutions
  • Act as primary liaison with brewers/agents; influence inventory, distribution, and promotional strategies to meet business and operational objectives
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with logistics, retail, and external partners to resolve issues, improve processes, and deliver business outcomes
  • Lead critical operational processes including product recalls, inventory allocation for launches/promotions, and management of keg/bottle asset pools
  • Provide analytics, insights, and recommendations (e.g., forecast performance, inventory trends, industry usage) to inform decision-making
  • Develop and manage the annual operating plan and budget; ensure alignment to corporate strategy and maintain business continuity plans for F&R and master data
  • Perform other related duties and projects as assigned


Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education
  • Post Secondary degree or equivalent in a related business area
  • Professional Logistician (P.LOG) certification preferable


Experience
  • 8+ year of industry experience related to distribution, retail operations, and warehousing
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • 3+ years of project management experience would be preferred
  • Experience with SAP; P2P and F&R knowledge would be an asset


Skills
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Ability to effectively manage team of direct reports
  • Advanced interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
  • Active listening skills
  • Ability to manage numerous tasks that involve competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Fostering relationships with stakeholders, brewers, customers, and internal departments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
  • Advanced knowledge of business procedures and policies as they related to TBS preferred


Deadline to Apply:



Compensation

Salary range? Yup, we've got one: $93,000-$116,200 CAD per year. 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, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, 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.

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.

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