The VP, Supply Chain will lead the end-to-end strategy, delivery, and operations of technology supporting the organization’s supply chain and corporate platforms, with a strong focus on driving a multi-year “True North” transformation. This role bridges business and IT, owning the development and execution of a 5–7 year roadmap while ensuring the stability and performance of existing systems across distribution, transportation, logistics, and order management. The leader will partner closely with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with enterprise goals, balancing transformation (“grow”) with operational excellence (“run”).
What You Will Do
- Define and execute a 5–7 year supply chain technology strategy and roadmap
- Lead large-scale transformation initiatives (True North) across supply chain platforms
- Oversee delivery of modernization efforts across:
- Distribution center systems
- Transportation & logistics platforms
- Order management systems
- Ensure successful execution of key milestones within an 18-month horizon
- Own day-to-day operations, support, and performance of supply chain systems
- Build strong partnerships across business and IT stakeholders
- Translate business objectives into technology solutions and architecture
- Drive continuous improvement, scalability, and operational excellence
What You Will Bring
- Up to 20+ years of IT leadership experience in large, complex environments
- Proven ability to lead both strategy and execution at an enterprise level
- Strong expertise in supply chain domains such as:
- Warehousing / distribution
- Transportation & logistics
- Order management
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture and modernization
- Demonstrated success delivering multi-year technology transformations
- Ability to connect business strategy with IT roadmaps and outcomes
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred)
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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
