Manager, Product Launch & Master Data

The Beer Store; Bolton; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Health benefits

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Casual dress code

Job summary

The Beer Store, based in Bolton, Ontario, is seeking a Manager, Product Launch & Master Data, reporting to Distribution Planning. This full-time role leads commercialization from concept to market, ensuring readiness, data integrity, and strong supplier relationships while driving efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Location: Bolton with hybrid work; relocation of the corporate office to Milton planned for 2027.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or equivalent in a related business area.
• 8+ years experience in a distribution and logistics environment.
• 5+ years experience in a management role.
• SAP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess product launch feasibility including capacity, readiness, system impacts.
• Lead end-to-end product launch execution with project plans and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders for commercialization and rollout.
• Serve as primary business contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, compliance, and master data governance.
• Ensure accurate article and vendor master data integrity.
• Build cross-functional relationships across Distribution, Finance, IT teams.
• Lead, develop and manage the team with coaching and performance reviews.
• Analyze forecasts, inventory, and launch performance for continuous improvement.
• Reconcile brewer listing fees and ensure revenue governance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Influence & partnerships

Leadership

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Education

Post secondary degree in business

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight. Since 1927, The Beer Store has been part of communities across Ontario, growing into an integrated business that includes Ontario's largest beer retailer, a leading beverage distributor, and a trusted partner in beverage alcohol recycling and stewardship.Our success is driven by the people behind our business. Across our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and Corporate Office, our team brings passion, expertise, and a commitment to exceptional service every day.We are proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and succeed together. Whether we're supporting our customers, advancing sustainability initiatives, giving back to our communities, or creating a safe and welcoming workplace, we are united by a shared commitment to doing what's right.Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers in 2025 and 2026, The Beer Store continues to build on a proud legacy while investing in the future, and we're always looking for talented people to join us on that journey.

The Role

We are currently searching for a Manager, Product Launch & Master Data, reporting to the Senior Manager, Distribution Planning. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Manager, Product Launch & Master Data leads the successful commercialization of new products from concept to market, ensuring operational readiness, cross-functional alignment, and seamless execution across the supply chain. This role is accountable for product launch strategy, master data governance, and key supplier and stakeholder relationships that support business growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. As a leader within the organization, the successful candidate will drive process excellence, data integrity, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team responsible for critical business operations and enabling exceptional service to both internal and external partners.

Location

Our Corporate Office is currently located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three in-office days per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function. As part of our continued growth, we are relocating our Corporate Office to Milton, ON with a planned entry at the end of 2027. Employees in this role will be expected to work from the Milton location once the transition is complete.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assess product launch feasibility, including operational capacity, supply chain readiness, system impacts, and commercialization requirements
• Lead end-to-end product launch execution, developing and managing project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and issue resolution activities
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful commercialization and seamless execution of new product initiatives
• Serve as the primary business contact for suppliers, agents, and internal stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle, onboarding, and ongoing account management
• Oversee imported keg distribution programs, including product listings, agent transfers, inventory management, purchase orders, and collaboration with the LCBO to ensure product availability
• Analyze sales forecasts, inventory requirements, and launch performance, conducting post-launch reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, governance, and ongoing maintenance of article and vendor master data
• Oversee vendor onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to established policies and governance standards
• Provide subject matter expertise on product data, listing requirements, and master data processes while leading initiatives that improve data quality, controls, and operational efficiency
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Distribution, Finance, Data Governance, Pricing, OTC, CMF, and IT teams to enhance business performance and process effectiveness
• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of brewer listing fees, safeguarding a critical source of organizational revenue
• Lead, develop, and performance manage the team through effective hiring, coaching, objective setting, and ongoing development to achieve business objectives
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

• Post Secondary degree or equivalent in a related business area

Experience

• 8+ years experience in a distribution and logistics environment
• 5+ years experience in a management role
• SAP Experience is an asset

Skills

• Strategic and analytical thinker with ability to inspire and manage execution with direct reports, cross-functional teams, and third-party experts
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build partnerships across internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail; skilled at providing fact-based recommendations and leading issues to resolution
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight timelines
• Financial acumen with the ability to analyze business performance, inventory, forecasting, and revenue-related data
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders
• Effective leadership and diplomacy skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Sharepoint

Compensation

Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $93,000–$116,200 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.

What We Offer

Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways and in addition to providing a competitive compensation, we are pleased to offer incentive pay, a flex health benefits program with no waiting period, defined contribution pension plan with options to contribute and company matching, employee & family assistance program, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weare committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provideemployment accommodation in accordance withprovincial legislation.If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.