Manager, Product Launch & Master Data
The Beer StoreManager, Product Launch & Master Data Requisition ID: 2223 Location: Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9 Job Type: Full-Time Who We Are Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight. Since 1927, The Beer Store has been part of communities across Ontario, growing into an integrated business that includes Ontario's largest beer retailer, a leading beverage distributor, and a trusted partner in beverage alcohol recycling and stewardship. Our success is driven by the people behind our business. Across our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and Corporate Office, our team brings passion, expertise, and a commitment to exceptional service every day. We are proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and succeed together. Whether we're supporting our customers, advancing sustainability initiatives, giving back to our communities, or creating a safe and welcoming workplace, we are united by a shared commitment to doing what's right. Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers in 2025 and 2026, The Beer Store continues to build on a proud legacy while investing in the future, and we're always looking for talented people to join us on that journey. The Role We are currently searching for a Manager, Product Launch & Master Data , reporting to the Senior Manager, Distribution Planning. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Manager, Product Launch & Master Data leads the successful commercialization of new products from concept to market, ensuring operational readiness, cross-functional alignment, and seamless execution across the supply chain. This role is accountable for product launch strategy, master data governance, and key supplier and stakeholder relationships that support business growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. As a leader within the organization, the successful candidate will drive process excellence, data integrity, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team responsible for critical business operations and enabling exceptional service to both internal and external partners. Location Our Corporate Office is currently located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three in-office days per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function. As part of our continued growth, we are relocating our Corporate Office to Milton, ON with a planned entry at the end of 2027. Employees in this role will be expected to work from the Milton location once the transition is complete. What You'll Be Doing Assess product launch feasibility, including operational capacity, supply chain readiness, system impacts, and commercialization requirements Lead end-to-end product launch execution, developing and managing project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and issue resolution activities Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful commercialization and seamless execution of new product initiatives Serve as the primary business contact for suppliers, agents, and internal stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle, onboarding, and ongoing account management Oversee imported keg distribution programs, including product listings, agent transfers, inventory management, purchase orders, and collaboration with the LCBO to ensure product availability Analyze sales forecasts, inventory requirements, and launch performance, conducting post-launch reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives Ensure the accuracy, integrity, governance, and ongoing maintenance of article and vendor master data Oversee vendor onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to established policies and governance standards Provide subject matter expertise on product data, listing requirements, and master data processes while leading initiatives that improve data quality, controls, and operat…