Manager, Supply Chain Capabilities
Manager, Supply Chain Capabilities
Location: Brampton, ON, Hybrid, 4 days on-site
Language: Advanced written and spoken English required
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required
About the Opportunity
Our client, Canadian Tire, is evolving its national transportation network to meet the demands of a fast-paced and digitally enabled supply chain. They are seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Capabilities to design and operationalize next-generation transportation solutions that enhance service, cost efficiency, quality, and agility.
In this high-impact role, you will collaborate closely with Transportation Operations, Distribution Centres, Planning, IT, and external partners to embed AI, automation, advanced analytics, and Lean methodologies into daily operations. Your work will directly influence how products move across the country, ensuring operational excellence while building future-ready capabilities.
What’s In It for You
You will join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape AI strategy within a complex supply chain environment while working alongside experienced leaders who support professional growth and bold thinking. Expect meaningful exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives and a culture that celebrates progress and practical impact.
Your Responsibilities
• You’ll lead initiatives to improve transportation efficiency, reduce cost per load, and enhance on-time performance across the network.
• You’ll analyze routing, dispatch, carrier utilization, yard operations, and load planning to uncover and resolve inefficiencies.
• You’ll champion Lean practices, facilitating value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and standardized process development.
• You’ll partner with IT and business teams to enhance TMS functionality, automation tools, routing optimization, and visibility platforms.
• You’ll define KPIs and develop dashboards that enable proactive, data-driven decision-making.
• You’ll build capability frameworks and multi-year roadmaps to strengthen operational discipline and AI adoption.
Skills and Qualifications
• 6 to 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, transportation, or planning leadership roles.
• Proven success leading AI, digital transformation, or advanced analytics initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodology and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with TMS, optimization engines, analytics platforms, or automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive change.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
Note from the Hiring Manager
We’re looking for someone who sees both the big picture and the operational details. If you are excited about using AI and data to solve real transportation challenges and want to build capabilities that will shape the future of our network, we’d love to meet you.
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About Canadian Tire Corporation
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is one of Canada’s most trusted companies, with 90+ Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, and leading e-commerce and financial services. They innovate with purpose, investing in technology, products, and talent to drive the business forward. CTC offers competitive pay, benefits, learning opportunities, and mental health support. Guided by their Core Values of inclusion, innovation, outcomes, collaboration, and personal responsibility, they aim to make life in Canada better. With wide-ranging career opportunities, there is a place for you at CTC.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
CTC is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where diversity, inclusion, and equity are valued, all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and they work together to make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
CTC is committed to inclusion and welcoming candidates from equity-seeking groups, providing accommodations throughout the application and interview process to support your needs.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
