Manager, Supply Chain

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future.

A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger.

We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.

The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

COMPANY :

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations.

Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more.

Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for strategic supply chain planning including the day to day management of the planning team and leading supply chain innovations activities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day to Day Management of the Planning Team.
• Production Scheduling.
• Ingredients Purchasing.
• Packaging Purchasing.
• Inventory Management.
• Lead Supply Chain Innovation Activities
• Strategic Initiatives
• Production Planning
• Inventory Phasing Strategy (Load-In Build)
• Materials Planning / Purchasing
• Inventory management - including Supply Chain loss mitigation
• Innovation Project planning
• Assess all Risks to Innovations from a Logistics standpoint
• Guide execution (setup up needed inputs for execution)
• Support Marketing and Tech Development on project launch
• Supplier relationship management
• Innovation costing
• SAP data setup
• Planning team Management and Development

Requirements :

• Education : University Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or equivalent and industry related discipline.
• Experience : min 3 years of progressive experience leading operational functions, proven leadership skills with strong business sense, demonstrated understanding of Supply Chain processes and strategy and relationships to financial planning.

Experience working with and managing hourly employees and salaried.

Excellent presentation and communication skills. Solid understanding of beer industry and all key cost drivers. Solid knowledge and understanding of distribution and related planning processes.

Solid technical skills and a reputation as a leader of change.

• Broad strategic thinker with clear vision and passion for continuous improvement as a critical business philosophy. Strong interpersonal capabilities and able to work cross-functionally with others at all levels on sensitive issues.
• Proficient level knowledge on VPO / DPO processes. Expert knowledge of AB-InBev management processes. Strong financial analysis abilities.
• Working knowledge of SAP, WMS and Microsoft office suite a mus

WHY LABATT :

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers.

We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities.

We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.