The Associate Vice President, Replenishment is accountable for enterprise-wide replenishment strategy and execution, ensuring optimal inventory flow that protects in-stock, minimizes excess, and supports core retail fundamentals across all banners and categories. The role leads the Replenishment organization, including Replenishment Managers, Analysts, and Replenishment Process teams, and translates demand signals into disciplined supply actions that balance service, cost, and working capital.
The AVP drives consistent replenishment best practices, strengthens vendor and supply chain performance, and modernizes tools, reporting, and operating rhythms to reduce friction for merchants and stores. Success is measured through improved service levels, reduced standing orders and excess inventory, better late‑schedule performance, and resilient execution through seasonal and hyper‑season peaks.
Responsibilities Lead a large team of Replenishment Managers and Replenishment Analysts to successfully manage the flow of inventory while ensuring product availability across all CTR Divisions
Lead the Replenishment Support team in supporting the JDA technology, supporting the Replenishment team, managing Replenishment parameters and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Act as the single point of contact between Merchandising teams and Supply Chain and ensure support for key merchandising programs, strategies, and marketing events
Work closely with other support functions to manage inbound flow: Merchandising, Marketing, Integrated Planning, Supply Chain and FP&A;
Effectively manage the relationship with product suppliers from North America and offshore




Proactively communicate issues that may impact supply
Provide leadership and overall direction by leading and fostering a high performance team environment and determining appropriate resourcing to achieve strategy
Requirements Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, supported by a university or college degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated accomplishments
Solid analytical capabilities, particularly in process design, optimization, and practical application
Proven people management skills with a strong emphasis on leadership, sound judgment, decisiveness, urgency, and customer focus
Deep understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain operations, including replenishment and order management processes
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels and with external partners
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Exceptional collaboration, joint problem‑solving, and influencing capabilities
Strong track record of driving business results and leading performance transformation initiatives
Proven ability to build, develop, and motivate high‑performing, top‑calibre teams aligned to a compelling vision
Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience; university or college degree in Engineering or equivalent; strong analytical capabilities in process design and optimization; proven people management and leadership skills; deep understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain operations including replenishment and order management.

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📌 AVP, Replenishment (Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Ontario