AVP, Replenishment

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A large retail company in Toronto seeks an Associate Vice President, Replenishment to lead the enterprise-wide replenishment strategy. The successful candidate will ensure optimal inventory flow, manage a large team, and drive improvements in service levels and supply chain performance. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of supply chain leadership experience, a degree in Engineering or a related field, and possess strong analytical and leadership skills. This role is pivotal for maintaining product availability across all company divisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Strong analytical capabilities in process design and optimization.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of Replenishment Managers and Analysts to manage inventory flow.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to support merchandising programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Replenishment team.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

People management skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

University or college degree in Engineering

Job description

The Associate Vice President, Replenishment is accountable for enterprise-wide replenishment strategy and execution, ensuring optimal inventory flow that protects in-stock, minimizes excess, and supports core retail fundamentals across all banners and categories. The role leads the Replenishment organization, including Replenishment Managers, Analysts, and Replenishment Process teams, and translates demand signals into disciplined supply actions that balance service, cost, and working capital.

The AVP drives consistent replenishment best practices, strengthens vendor and supply chain performance, and modernizes tools, reporting, and operating rhythms to reduce friction for merchants and stores. Success is measured through improved service levels, reduced standing orders and excess inventory, better late‑schedule performance, and resilient execution through seasonal and hyper‑season peaks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of Replenishment Managers and Replenishment Analysts to successfully manage the flow of inventory while ensuring product availability across all CTR Divisions
• Lead the Replenishment Support team in supporting the JDA technology, supporting the Replenishment team, managing Replenishment parameters and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the single point of contact between Merchandising teams and Supply Chain and ensure support for key merchandising programs, strategies, and marketing events
• Work closely with other support functions to manage inbound flow: Merchandising, Marketing, Integrated Planning, Supply Chain and FP&A
• Effectively manage the relationship with product suppliers from North America and offshore
• Proactively communicate issues that may impact supply
• Provide leadership and overall direction by leading and fostering a high performance team environment and determining appropriate resourcing to achieve strategy

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, supported by a university or college degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated accomplishments
• Strong analytical capabilities, particularly in process design, optimization, and practical application
• Proven people management skills with a strong emphasis on leadership, sound judgment, decisiveness, urgency, and customer focus
• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain operations, including replenishment and order management processes
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels and with external partners
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Exceptional collaboration, joint problem‑solving, and influencing capabilities
• Strong track record of driving business results and leading performance transformation initiatives
• Proven ability to build, develop, and motivate high‑performing, top‑calibre teams aligned to a compelling vision

Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience; university or college degree in Engineering or equivalent; strong analytical capabilities in process design and optimization; proven people management and leadership skills; deep understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain operations including replenishment and order management.