Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: Starting Salary Opportunity: $ 96,000+
- Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.
BONUS: Bonus at Target: $ 24,000
- This role may also be eligible for discretionary long-term incentive awards.
- Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results, pursuant to the Bonus Plan; listed amount are targeted values and not guarantees.
VACANCY TYPE: This posting reflects a vacant position
COMPANY:
Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the procurement and management of logistics services — including warehousing , transportation, logistics operations, and other related support activities — while ensuring the lowest total system cost and strong internal customer satisfaction.
- Liaise with the Zone Logistics Procurement Team to develop logistics sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial terms, and support commitments related to Logistics .
- Lead process improvements with internal logistics teams and external partners across Canada.
- Support the achievement of Zone logistics savings targets by identifying and leading cross ‑ functional strategic initiatives and leveraging best practices across AB InBev.
- Oversee day ‑ to ‑ day logistics service programs to ensure uninterrupted , on ‑ time execution of logistics services , while ensuring supplier adherence to commitments.
- Evaluate alternate Logistics solutions and operational models that can offer cost ‑ to ‑ serve and service ‑ level advantages while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational reliability.
- Develop and maintain Market expertise within assigned logistics categories
- Provide analytical and service support to logistics leadership, including cost modeling, operational impact analysis, KPI reporting, and contingency coverage for logistics partners.
- Improve working capital performance through optimized contract structures and negotiation of favorable payment term s.
- Leadership and management of Logistics procurement activities in Canada.
- Strategic development and successful implementation of cost leadership programs based on ‘InBev Way of Procurement ’, through collaboration on cross-functional councils, leveraging scale , sharing best practices, challenging the business, and increasing value add.
- Management of Logistics suppliers through development and performance assessment.
- Understanding the needs of internal customers and ensuring that these are met by the provision of proper use of InBev procurement practices, polices , and procedures.
- Think, influence, and act on a strategic level to ensure that effective tactics and high performance metrics are in place to drive decision taking in Logistics in NA zone.
- Effective management of external vendors ensuring adequate coverage for goods and services in Logistics ; ensuring competitive suppliers’ environment for bidding processes
- Influence over $4 5- 6 0 MCAD annual spend .
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Engineering, Business degree and/or MBA
- Minimum of 5 years experience with progressively more senior positions in either Procurement or in a business role with considerable interaction with suppliers
- Good understanding of business and commercial principles
- Proven ability to set targets and achieve cost savings
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills; strong communication skills
- Strong computer skills – Excel, Outlook, Office, etc.
- Warehousing experience considered an asset
- WHY LABATT:
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?
Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.
Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at [email protected]
AI DISCLOSURE:
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
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Work Location: In person
