Manager, Forecast & Replenishment

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 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

Experience

Skills

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.