Manager, Demand & Fulfillment

Canadian Tire Corporation•Stonewall, MB

6d•CA$79,000 - CA$131,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for developing and executing the business strategy for the Demand and Fulfillment Department. The Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Fulfillment Managers (DFMs) to align and achieve shared objectives. This position involves managing and supporting a team of high-performing Demand and Fulfillment Planners who oversee daily functions related to ordering, forecast validation, replenishment, distribution, product lifecycle, stocking strategies, exception management, and resolving in-stock issues for stores and warehouses. The role also includes identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, managing team replacements and onboarding, and collaborating with Merchant and Planning Teams to deliver key performance metrics.

Requirements

Degree and/or equivalent 5-7 years experience, with a combination of experience in retail, merchandising and cross-functional roles
Problem solver with the ability to analyze and prioritize to meet business objectives
Demonstrated ability to identify business requirements and implement change
Strong presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
Proven success in developing and maintaining relationships across operational components of Planning & Allocation, Merchants, and Supply Chain
Comfort and ability to deal with change and ambiguity and ability to lead others through new process/technology changes

Responsibilities

Develop and set departmental goals with AVP of Demand and Fulfillment
Execute the business strategy for the Demand and Fulfillment Department
Work cross functionally with DFMs to align/achieve shared objectives
Manage/support a team of high-performing Demand and Fulfillment Planners who are responsible for overseeing all daily functions relating to ordering, forecast validation, replenishment approach, distribution, product lifecycle, stocking strategies to support inventory targets, exception management, resolving store and warehouse in-stock issues
Accountable for identifying opportunities for continues improvement including enhancements and implementation
Responsible for the replacement and on-boarding of new Team members, ensuring that appropriate training and support is provided
Collaborate with the Merchant and Planning Teams to deliver key performance metrics