The Director of Inventory Management will oversee and direct the daily inventory operations and strategy across the organization. This role encompasses forecasting, planning, inventory management, distribution, and delivery, all with the aim of providing an easy and enjoyable customer experience, ensuring the right product, in the right place, at the right time. The role will report to the Vice President of Supply Chain and can be based in Calgary or Edmonton, AB, or Winnipeg, MB or Vancouver, BC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inventory management team to create a long-term supply strategy for the product offerings ensuring product availability in all regions
• Develop and execute supply plans and strategies for branches and customers, including demand planning and inventory management across multiple product categories
• Implement inventory management best practices and leverage ERP and other technologies
• Oversee end-to-end product life cycle management
• Develop and leverage data and KPI reporting to monitor performance, including inventory availability, investment, buffer stock, material aging, and forecast accuracy
• Guide the inventory team in analyzing customer inventory needs and informing replenishment and expediting requirements
• Develop and manage annual inventory budgets, including adjustments for obsolete and slow-moving inventory
• Align sales and operational forecasts with budgets and category sales growth in collaboration with sales teams
• Support and execute supplier management policies to track vendor performance and ensure timely order fulfillment
• Resolve material non-conformances and fulfillment issues
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to optimize operations and processes
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Support the management and oversight of 3PL distribution activities and costs, ensuring quality service and managing costs proactively as required
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to inventory management, including import/export laws, safety standards, and sustainability initiatives
• Willingness to travel as required

Experience, Qualifications & Attributes

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field
• Completion of SCMP or CMP designation is considered an asset
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive Inventory Management experience, with 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Experience in inventory and supply chain management, ideally in high-SKU or long-tail environments (e.g., distribution, retail, CPG)
• Proven track record of leading teams and developing other leaders
• Strong analytical and forecasting background, with hands-on ERP and inventory systems experience
• Experience managing and optimizing slow-turning service items and expensive critical spares
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple, competing and urgent priorities
• Comfortable in a hands-on role that requires both strategic thinking and tactical involvement
• Strong relationship builder with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Able to lead transformation with empathy, balancing vision with tactical execution and team development
• Proficient in using computer applications and systems

We thank all interested parties but only those selected will be contacted to move forward.