TL, Supply Chain Solutions & Channel Enablement – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation is looking for a Team Lead, Supply Chain Solutions & Channel Enablement to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. This is a leadership role that sits at the intersection of supply chain strategy, merchandising partnership, and operational execution — an ideal fit for someone who thrives on driving measurable improvements across complex, cross-functional environments.

In this role, you’ll be leading a team of Supply Chain Consultants and Channel Enablement Consultants, guiding their work on everything from cost optimization and vendor setup to dealer MOQ analysis and line review support. You’ll partner directly with Merchandising teams and cross-functional Supply Chain partners to develop and implement solutions that move the needle on margins and operational efficiency.

About the Role: TL, Supply Chain Solutions & Channel Enablement

This position covers a broad scope of supply chain leadership. You’ll be responsible for setting clear expectations and priorities for your team, leading divisional improvement initiatives, and ensuring that go-lives, seasonal transitions, and program executions run smoothly end to end. The role requires strong analytical capability, a solid grasp of supply chain economics, and the ability to communicate actionable recommendations to merchandising stakeholders.

Collaboration is at the core of this role. You’ll work alongside Capacity Planning, Transportation, and DC Operations teams, while also ensuring cross-functional readiness and managing execution exceptions like backorders, ASN issues, and duplicate shipments. Attention to data accuracy — particularly around vendor lead times and setup data — is essential for supporting planning and forecasting.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a competitive hiring range of $64,000 to $106,000 per annum, with final compensation based on experience, skills, and market factors. Beyond salary, the company provides comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, and product discounts. Employees also have access to an enhanced flex benefits package that includes up to $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families, as well as access to the Triangle Learning Academy and Canadian Tire Profit Sharing.

Responsibilities

As Team Lead, you’ll be directing a team of consultants across multiple supply chain and channel enablement workstreams. Your day-to-day will involve a combination of team coaching, strategic analysis, and cross-functional collaboration — all aimed at improving supply chain performance and enabling smooth program execution across Canadian Tire’s retail network.

• Lead and coach a team of Supply Chain Consultants and Channel Enablement Consultants, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality outputs
• Partner with Merchandising to identify, develop, and execute supply chain cost improvements for new and existing programs
• Drive divisional improvement initiatives by leveraging team SMEs and cross-functional partners including Capacity Planning, Transportation, and DC Operations
• Identify and prioritize DNP improvement opportunities and lead solution development with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure appropriate Dealer MOQs are set for all SKUs, balancing logistics efficiency, store sales velocity, seasonality, and shelf capacity
• Lead cost-benefit analyses on targeted Line Reviews and support development of the most productive assortments
• Oversee end-to-end vendor and SKU setup, including system configuration, lead times, program participation, and order movement alignment
• Manage execution exceptions including backorders, ASN issues, and duplicate shipments, guiding the team through resolution
• Ensure accurate vendor lead times and setup data to support planning, forecasting, and program execution

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in supply chain management or a related discipline, combined with the leadership ability to direct and develop a team of consultants. Canadian Tire is looking for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution across a fast-moving, high-volume retail environment.

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Supply chain analysis and optimization experience, ideally within a retail or merchandising context
• Team leadership skills with a track record of coaching consultants and managing deliverables
• Cross-functional collaboration ability, working effectively with Merchandising, Transportation, DC Operations, and Capacity Planning teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including cost-benefit analysis and margin impact assessments
• Familiarity with vendor and SKU setup processes, including lead time management and system configuration
• Communication skills to deliver clear, actionable recommendations to business stakeholders

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to the responsibilities outlined in this posting before submitting.

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