Senior Manager, Inventory (Contract)

Location Address:

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings:

1

Pay:

$76,953.00 - $138,559.00

Job Posting Description:

This role is Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Secondment/Contract Duration: Up to 12 Months

Do you want to influence the Inventory Management transformation? Reporting to the Director, Inventory Flow, you will lead the daily replenishment activities across the LCBO business. You will also work with Merchandise Planning and Demand Planning teams to ensure that we are leading the OTB and guide high forecast accuracy, in-stocks and warehouse fill rates.

If you are looking for an opportunity to improve operations and build great relationships with trade partners, then this role is for you!

About the Role:

• Ensure daily product replenishment purchases are appropriate and managed within the Financial Inventory plans and Open-To-Buy parameters.
• Work with the Category Management team and the Agent/Supplier community and field inventory-related questions from both.
• Collaborate with both internal/external parties related to planning and replenishment.
• Review DCM system forecasts and parameters to ensure efficient suggested order quantities related to service level, safety stock, promotions and other system business rules.
• Run ad hoc reporting; ongoing monitoring of inventory performance, promotional performance or vendor performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and strengths and weaknesses of current processes.

About You:

• Advanced analytical and inventory management skills acquired through post-secondary education and progressively responsible experience in forecasting and replenishment.
• Experience in Merchandise Financial Planning and Forecasting will be an asset.
• Outstanding business knowledge (business analysis, inventory management and control, and financial and operational management).
• Demonstrated leadership experience, along with strong negotiation skills and the ability to take educated risks.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving skills combined with strong communication (verbal and written) and social skills are important to this position.
• Progressive inventory management experience, with emphasis on inventory management/planning and/or purchasing is required.
• Experience using DCM, SCMe, Info-Lib software applications, and skills necessary to compile reports and prepare correspondence analytics using Microsoft Office suite (MS Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is preferred.
• Able to work under pressure and balance a high-volume workload.
• Results-oriented and proactive; able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience within a grocery or wholesaling environment and in the Alcoholic Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods industry is an asset.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, discounts on products and services via Workperks, and much more.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The LCBO collects and uses the personal information you provide under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario Act, 2019, SO 2019, c 15, Sch 21, Section 3 and in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the sole purpose of processing your job application.

If you wish to submit an application without sharing your information with LinkedIn, please visit the LCBO Careers website. If you have any questions concerning the LCBO’s collection and use of personal information, please contact:

Freedom of Information and Privacy Office

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor

Toronto, Ontario M5E 0C7

Telephone: 416 864-2462

E-mail: foi.privacy@lcbo.com

Work Hours:

36.25

Union / Non-Union:

Non-Union

Job Posting End Date:

March 24, 2025