Supply Chain Manager Full Time

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring a continuous supply of assigned food and packaging products, while supporting promotion planning, inventory management, and distribution across restaurant operations in Canada.

Responsibilities

Supply Management

• Manage relationships with internal brand teams and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers and distribution centers.
• Ensure a consistent and timely supply of products.
• Review weekly and monthly pricing, identify discrepancies, and confirm accuracy with appropriate stakeholders.
• Proactively identify supply risks and work directly with suppliers to resolve issues; escalate as needed and support resolution through completion.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to review distribution methods and logistics costs to ensure optimal freight efficiency.
• Establish and monitor vendor capacity and distribution capabilities to meet quality and service expectations.
• Participate in regular supplier performance and business reviews.
• Support forecasting activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual projections for assigned products.

Promotions Planning & Inventory Management

• Partner with cross-functional teams including marketing, innovation, and quality assurance to support new product launches and promotional activities.
• Develop and manage timelines for limited-time-offer (LTO) products, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Track product approvals and ensure timelines are met.
• Communicate marketing initiatives and demand forecasts to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Support inventory planning and distribution to ensure successful product rollouts and depletion strategies through coordinated supplier production and distribution plans.

LTO Purchasing

• Negotiate with suppliers for LTO products to achieve optimal landed cost at distribution centers.
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers to ensure a strong and efficient supply base.

Additional Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with franchisees and operational partners.
• Resolve distribution and supply issues efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare and present supply chain updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in regional meetings as required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5–8 years of relevant supply chain, procurement, or logistics experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• French language skills are a plus