Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands‑on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage.

From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

Position Title: Supply Director, Canada Reports to: VP Supply Chain Canada

Seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead Canadian Supply Operations and drive the change needed to support Diageo Canada’s ambitions with evolving customers and consumer needs. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to lead change within supply chain operations and a solid track record of delivering against strategic objectives while maintaining high standards of execution. They will have experience managing multiple supply chain functions with a focus on both execution and continuous improvement, as well as exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence cross functional teams and partners.

Customer

Operations, VAP (Value Added Packaging), Demand & Supply Planning, Bailment Inventory Planning, and Ontario Keg Operations Beer Distribution. They will also orchestrate supply chain dependencies across Logistics, Conversion, Innovation, and Finance.

Leadership Responsibility: Provide Supply Chain Leadership for the Canadian business and your team, this role represents Supply as part of the Canadian Leadership Team. In addition to having a voice in the execution of annual plans, you will be expected to help shape the culture of Team Canada and provide an amplified leadership across the wider Canadian organization and North American Supply team.

Management Responsibility: 4 Direct reports with a total team of 40+ (combination of salaried & hourly team members)



Site lead to Dunwin Keg warehouse and delivery for the entire Ontario region

Lead cross‑functional strategic programs aimed at improving the total supply chain.

Communicate proactively with all key partners regarding the status of the Canadian Supply Chain.

Develop and implement optimized Canadian supply chain strategies in collaboration with wider North America Supply.

Sponsor strategic projects aimed at improving customer service levels, reducing operating costs, or decreasing order fulfillment lead‑time.

Ontario Guinness KEGs – lead all operational aspects of KEG warehousing and delivery in Ontario (including P&L; management, Customer Service desk, LCBO relationship, Compliance and Health & Safety)

Manage Canadian Inventory profile of over $50M

Preferred MBA or business degree.

Minimum of 10 years' experience in operations and supply chain management.

Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain strategy development and execution.

Proven ability to influence and network within a matrixed organization.

Strong leadership skills with experience in building, managing, and evolving teams; credibility at senior levels is essential.

Expertise in Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Thorough understanding of forecasting and inventory planning processes; knowledge of MPS/MRP (Master Production Schedule/Material Requirements Planning) and DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) methodologies is beneficial.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Work Locations, Contract Type, Working Hours From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills.

Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

📌 Supply Chain Manager & Production Planning M/F (Mississauga)
🏢 Diageo
📍 Mississauga