Inventory Manager

VenorTalent; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent distribution company in Canada is looking for an Inventory Manager to oversee inventory worth $30–$40M+, optimize purchasing cycles, and lead strategic planning across multiple locations. This role requires strong analytical and leadership skills, with experience in inventory management, data analytics tools like Excel and Power BI. The successful candidate will drive improvements and work collaboratively with store teams. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic environment that encourages diverse applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management or related field.
• Experience managing high-value and high-variation products.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic inventory planning for multiple locations.
• Manage purchasing cycles and optimize product movement.
• Maintain oversight of significant inventory using ERP systems.
• Report trends and insights to leadership.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analytics

Leadership

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

ERP system (CoStar)

Job description

Venor is proud to partner with Andy’s Group, the largest independent tire distributor in Atlantic Canada, in their search for an Inventory Manager to join their growing team.

With 31 retail/commercial locations across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, four distribution centers, and two retreading plants, Andy’s Group operates at the forefront of tires, auto service, commercial tire service, distribution, wholesale, and manufacturing. Supported by nearly 500 employees and a strong family-oriented culture, the organization continues to expand. Andy’s Group is currently advancing through a major integration of multiple companies, an exciting time of modernization, process improvement, and growth.

This is a high-impact role where the successful candidate will oversee $30–$40M+ in inventory, build forecasting and buying processes, partner with leaders across the region, and help shape the long-term inventory strategy for a complex, multi-location operation.

The Role

Reporting to the VP of Process Improvements, the Inventory Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the right products are in the right places at the right times across Andy’s Group Atlantic Canadian network. This position will sit in the Saint John head office and will work closely with the VP of Process Improvements, Store Managers, distribution centers, and internal stakeholders across the business.

This is an opportunity to step into a strategic, analytical, and operational leadership role within a high-volume distribution environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability, experience managing high-value and high-variation inventory, and the confidence to work closely with store teams to drive improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Strategy & Forecasting

• Lead strategic inventory planning for multiple distribution centers, 31 retail/commercial locations, and retreading facilities.
• Manage purchasing cycles, including forecasting and ordering products in advance for overseas vendors.
• Evaluate and optimize product movement, aging, and replenishment to ensure maximum availability and performance.

Operational Execution

• Maintain oversight of $30–$40M+ in inventory using Andy’s Group’s ERP system (CoStar) and data extraction tools (Phocas).
• Ensure the correct inventory mix is positioned across the network at the right times.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, including increasing inventory turns and minimizing slow-moving stock.
• Partner with store managers to conduct semi-annual audits.
• Support, coach, and provide direction to operational staff.
• Work closely with the Process Optimization Lead, who will provide dotted-line support for ordering functions.

Data & Reporting

• Utilize strong analytical skills and technical tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and Power Pivot to analyze trends and provide ongoing reporting to leadership.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team on reporting, insights, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You are an analytical, strategic, and hands-on inventory professional who thrives in a fast-moving, multi-location environment. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves just as much as building dashboards and forecasts. You communicate with clarity, influence store teams effectively, and bring experience managing complex and high-value product categories.

What you bring

• 5 + years of experience in inventory management/inventory control, or a related field.
• Background working with high-value, high-variety products, ideally in environments similar to building supplies, distribution, or multi-location retail.
• Advanced proficiency with data analytics and tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot.
• Ability to coach, collaborate with, and influence teams across multiple sites.
• Comfort working in a hands‑on environment; open to occasional travel and store interaction.

At Venor and Andy’s Group, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.