Beer retailer and distributor across Ontario with 7,000+ store and logistics staff
The Beer Store is Ontario's largest beer retailer, owned by 30 local brewers and operating since 1927. The organization is modernizing its operations stack—adopting Power BI and SAP S/4HANA while managing a large, geographically dispersed workforce. Hiring velocity is accelerating across sales and operations roles, with active projects centered on supply-chain visibility, transportation control, and financial forecasting—signaling a push to reduce manual processes and improve logistics efficiency across distribution centers and retail locations.
Notable leadership hires: Operations Director, Transportation Director
The Beer Store operates as the primary beer retailer and distributor in Ontario, selling through a network of retail stores, distribution centers, and draught services. The company is owned and operated by 30 Ontario-based brewers and employs over 7,000 staff members across retail, logistics, corporate, and customer-facing functions. The organization is undergoing operational modernization, including implementation of a transportation control tower, adoption of SAP S/4HANA and Power BI for reporting, and optimization of forecasting and supply-chain processes. Core operational priorities include fleet optimization, network visibility, and waste reduction.
VBA, Excel, Power BI, SAP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, BigCommerce, iOS, and Android. Currently adopting SAP S/4HANA and Power BI for modernized reporting and enterprise resource planning.
Supply-chain performance, forecasting accuracy, fleet optimization, network visibility, and logistics efficiency. Active projects include a transportation control tower, distribution process optimization, and cash-flow modeling.
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