Program Manager, Supply Chain
Location: Burlington, ON
Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days onsite
Duration: 12 month contract (potential for extension)
Pay: $110k to $130k (per annum)
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Project Manager, Supply Chain to support a fast-paced, cross-functional environment within retail, food service, grocery, restaurant, consumer packaged goods, or distribution-driven operations. This individual will manage a portfolio of projects tied to product launches, promotional initiatives, operational changes, and issue resolution, while helping ensure smooth execution across procurement, distribution, logistics, suppliers, and internal business partners.
This role is ideal for someone who understands the pace and complexity of high-volume, customer-facing supply chain environments and can influence stakeholders across multiple functions to keep projects moving forward. The Project Manager will serve as a key liaison across teams, balancing execution, communication, risk management, and supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities- Lead day-to-day project workflows using established tools, processes, and governance standards.
- Manage cross-functional supply chain initiatives related to product launches, limited-time or seasonal offerings, promotional programs, packaging or material changes, and operational issues.
- Partner with procurement, logistics, distribution, suppliers, marketing, product development, and operations teams to support successful execution of business initiatives.
- Anticipate project risks, identify delivery challenges, and coordinate solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the lifecycle management of promotional or limited-duration SKUs, including item setup, pricing coordination, supplier communication, and supply readiness.
- Monitor project status and communicate updates, risks, timelines, and milestones to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Help ensure the right supply, materials, and partners are in place to support launches and ongoing operations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, while maintaining compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations.