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Element Event Solutions

Manager of Strategic Initiatives

ON, Canada
Ontario, Canada, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

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About Element Event Solutions

Element Event Solutions is Canada’s premier provider of tent and event services, orchestrating over 30,000 memorable events annually in partnership with top venues, caterers, planners, corporate partners, and private hosts. Established in 1911 as Chair-man Mills, our company has grown through a legacy of excellence with renowned brands including Event Rental Group, Contemporary Furniture Rentals, Regal Tent Productions, Advanced Tent Rental, A&B Partytime, Loungeworks, MacFarlands Events, and Higgins Event Rentals.

Driven by our mission to craft engaging spaces that foster remarkable experiences and connections, we provide the infrastructure essential for Canadians to unite through social, corporate, philanthropic, and community gatherings. Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, we are committed to family values and investing in our local communities.

Position Summary

The Manager of Strategic Initiatives will own day-to-day delivery of strategic projects, from first analysis to adoption on the floor. The Director sets priorities and aligns leadership; you build the models, run the workstreams and make the change stick.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Efficiency and Operations

Diagnose performance: map the full order cycle at each of our six warehouses (prep, pick, load-out, returns, wash and inspection, restock) and pinpoint bottlenecks, rework and wasted motion
Set the scorecard: define and track core warehouse KPIs such as labour hours per order, pick and load accuracy, return-to-rentable turnaround, damage and loss rates, and on-time load-out; benchmark sites against each other
Layout and flow: lead slotting, racking and layout redesigns that shorten travel time, protect inventory and make high-velocity items easier to reach
Standard work: build SOPs, checklists and visual management with floor teams, then roll the best-performing site's practice across the network
Labour planning: model staffing against the event calendar and seasonal peaks to reduce overtime, idle time and last-minute temporary labour
Asset care and utilization: improve wash, repair and inspection throughput; identify idle or under-used inventory for redeployment between branches, resale or retirement
Continuous improvement: run hands-on improvement sprints with warehouse crews and supervisors, so the people doing the work help shape the change

Commercial and sales effectiveness

Pricing and margin: assess pricing, discounting and quote-to-order conversion; recommend changes that protect margin
Revenue capture: close leakage in billing, delivery and labour charges, damage recovery and order changes
Sales process: simplify quoting and order handoffs between sales, operations and finance to cut errors and turnaround time

Analysis and business cases

Build the models and business cases behind pricing, cost-to-serve, product and customer profitability, and footprint decisions (capacity, consolidation and expansion)
Evaluate capital investments in inventory, equipment, racking and automation, and complete post-investment reviews against the original case
Turn analysis into clear recommendations and options for the Director and leadership team

Project delivery and change management

Run two to four projects at a time, owning the charter, plan, owners, milestones, risks, status and benefits tracking
Report progress to the Director; raise issues early with options, not just problems
Lead change on the floor through communication, training and follow-up checks after go-live, so gains hold
Support the Director with work across all divisions and locations.

Systems, data and technology

Support the Director to build and maintain Power BI dashboards that give branch and senior leaders reliable, timely operating data
Identify, pilot and scale practical AI and automation tools that save time in the warehouse and office

The Element Playbook

Work with Leaders to create playbook standards for sales, operations and beyond.
Keep the Playbook current, train teams on it and check that it is followed across sites

Growth and board support

Support the Director with M&A screening, due diligence and integration of acquired businesses (systems, processes and people)
Lead greenfield and new-market analysis
Prepare analysis and materials for board meetings

Requirements & Qualifications

Five to ten years in consulting, corporate strategy, operations or a PE-backed business

A record of delivering cross-functional projects with measurable results

Advanced Excel modelling and structured project management

Clear, concise executive communication

Working knowledge of BI and ERP or rental systems; practical use of AI tools

Hands-on and biased to action; builds trust from the warehouse floor to the leadership team

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Responsibilities

Lead strategic and operational projects across warehouse efficiency, commercial effectiveness, business analysis, and growth, from initial assessment through implementation and benefits tracking. Develop operating standards and dashboards, support technology adoption and acquisitions, and communicate recommendations and progress to the Director and leadership team.

Requirements

Candidates should have five to ten years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, operations, or a private-equity-backed business, with a record of delivering measurable cross-functional projects. The role requires advanced Excel modeling, structured project management, clear executive communication, working knowledge of BI and ERP or rental systems, and practical use of AI tools.

Skills

Strategic Project Delivery
Warehouse Operations
Process Improvement
KPI Development
Advanced Excel Modeling
Business Case Development
Pricing and Margin Analysis
Labour Planning
Change Management
Project Management
Power BI
ERP and Rental Systems
AI and Automation
Executive Communication
M&A Due Diligence
Inventory and Asset Utilization

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Keywords

Warehouse Operations
Order Cycle
Warehouse KPIs
Labour Hours per Order
Pick and Load Accuracy
Return-to-Rentable Turnaround
Inventory Management
Warehouse Layout
Slotting
Standard Operating Procedures
Labour Planning
Continuous Improvement
Pricing and Margin
Quote-to-Order Conversion
Revenue Capture
Cost-to-Serve
Customer Profitability
Capital Investment
Post-Investment Reviews
Project Charters
Benefits Tracking
Change Management
Power BI
ERP Systems
Rental Systems
AI Tools
Automation
Playbook Standards
M&A Due Diligence
Greenfield Analysis

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