Director, Supply Chain Canada

Diageo; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards & Benefits package

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Supply Director to lead Canadian supply operations from Toronto, reporting to VP Supply Chain Canada. The role requires building robust planning, inventory, and KPI improvements while working across functions.

The successful candidate will manage multiple teams, drive IBP integration, and partner with government and industry bodies to ensure service and cost targets across Ontario.

Qualifications

• MBA or related business degree with 10+ years in ops and supply chain.
• Proven ability to influence in a matrix organization and lead cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in planning systems (APS) and SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

• Lead Canadian supply operations and drive execution against strategic objectives.
• Manage 4 direct reports and 40+ total team across Ontario region.
• Oversee Customer Operations, VAP, Demand & Supply Planning, Bailment Inventory.
• Partner with Logistics, Finance, and 3rd-party manufacturing.
• Champion IBP integration across functions and improve service levels.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Supply chain strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Education

MBA or business degree

Tools

SAP

APS

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description : About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johznnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands‑on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

Position Title: Supply Director, Canada

Location: Dunwin Drive, Toronto, Canada

Reports to: VP Supply Chain Canada

About the role

Seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead Canadian Supply Operations and drive the change needed to support Diageo Canada’s ambitions with evolving customers and consumer needs. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to lead change within supply chain operations and a strong track record of delivering against strategic objectives while maintaining high standards of execution. They will have experience managing multiple supply chain functions with a focus on both execution and continuous improvement, as well as exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence cross functional teams and partners. The successful candidate will lead key Canadian Supply functions, including: Customer Operations, VAP (Value Added Packaging), Demand & Supply Planning, Bailment Inventory Planning, and Ontario Keg Operations Beer Distribution. They will also orchestrate supply chain dependencies across Logistics, Conversion, Innovation, and Finance. Supply is a critical element to market success and this position will be expected to offer partnership and thought leadership to the expanded Canadian Leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership Responsibility: Provide Supply Chain Leadership for the Canadian business and your team, this role represents Supply as part of the Canadian Leadership Team. In addition to having a voice in the execution of annual plans, you will be expected to help shape the culture of Team Canada and provide an amplified leadership across the wider Canadian organization and North American Supply team.
• Management Responsibility: 4 Direct reports with a total team of 40+ (combination of salaried & hourly team members) Site lead to Dunwin Keg warehouse and delivery for the entire Ontario region

Keys to Success

• Ensure continuity of supply and efficient interaction of all Demand and Supply elements for Canada.
• Lead cross‑functional strategic programs aimed at improving the total supply chain.
• Communicate proactively with all key partners regarding the status of the Canadian Supply Chain.
• Upgrade competencies within the group and organization.
• Develop and implement optimized Canadian supply chain strategies in collaboration with wider North America Supply.
• Build effective partnerships with Liquor Boards, Government, and trade bodies.
• Sponsor strategic projects aimed at improving customer service levels, reducing operating costs, or decreasing order fulfillment lead‑time.

Complexities of Role

• Ontario Guinness KEGs – lead all operational aspects of KEG warehousing and delivery in Ontario (including P&L management, Customer Service desk, LCBO relationship, Compliance and Health & Safety)
• Champion the embedding of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) with all functions of undefined
• Embed recent and future Supply Planning systems
• Manage Canadian Inventory profile of over $50M
• Partner with both Diageo and 3rd Party Manufacturing with a Supply Plan that delivers the Canadian Sales plan
• Experience / skills required: Experience & Qualifications:

Experience & Qualifications

• Preferred MBA or business degree.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in operations and supply chain management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain strategy development and execution.
• Proven ability to influence and network within a matrixed organization.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and being the leader to set direction and vision
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building, managing, and evolving teams; credibility at senior levels is essential.
• Innovative problem‑solving abilities to address business challenges.
• Expertise in Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Thorough understanding of forecasting and inventory planning processes; knowledge of MPS/MRP (Master Production Schedule/Material Requirements Planning) and DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) methodologies is beneficial.

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Work Locations, Contract Type, Working Hours

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Dunwin Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-07-23

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much‑loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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