Bilingual Senior Analyst, Reporting, Planning and Forecasting

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

The Sr. Analyst, Reporting, Planning, and Forecasting, works in partnership with Category Management, Supply Chain and Merchandising teams to achieve optimal store inventory levels while maximizing profitable sales and bottom-line results.

The Sr. Analyst will apply analytical skills to evolve tools and processes while supporting a broad portfolio of products with varying strategies while adapting to changing business needs and proactively responding to opportunities.

We’re looking for someone who excels in working both independently as well as supporting a greater team and who gets excited about positively impacting our customers experience and solving difficult business problems. Our ideal candidate isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, get deep into the data and challenge the status quo.

Accountabilities

• Determine optimal store allocation and replenishment based on the Category strategy, merchandising plan, store size and sales performance
• Ensure allocations and replenishment is completed by the required milestone for both vendor and DC processing to ensure product arrives on time
• Assist in developing tools, processes and expanding automation that support accurate store level allocations and timely product delivery
• Communicate and liaise with Category Management teams to support promo plans with sufficient inventory to maximize sales and productivity
• Generate and analyze weekly sales and promo compliance reports to provide overall business with visibility
• Leveraging data and insights, collaborate with business teams to identify opportunities and consult on allocations strategies
• Act as the integration point between the Category Management, Supply Chain, Promotions and Retail Operations teams
• Coordinate with Category Management and Supply Chain teams on problem solving for inventory flow
• Complete ad-hoc analyses or reports as required in a timely manner as it relates to allocations, sell-through, and inventory
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, maintain focus while working on multiple projects

Job Qualifications

• Post-secondary education (retail management, business administration)
• Working proficiency in French and English
• Previous experience in retail operations, supply chain or merchandise planning preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Advanced technical skills – with MSOffice (esp. Excel and PowerPoint)
• Data manipulation and analysis using SQL is an asset (SQL and/or Python)
• Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact.
• Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars
• Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas.
• Our CORE Values
• Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture.
• We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche

$60,000.00 - $82,500.00 / 60.000,00$ - 82.500,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant.

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