Supply Chain & Distribution

Analyst, Supply Chain

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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. 

Analyst, Supply Chain Data and Information Technology Solutions

About Loblaws:

Loblaw's purpose – Live Life Well – supports the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion visits each year to the company’s stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient grocery locations that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies; no-fee banking; affordable fashion and family apparel; and three of Canada's top consumer brands in President's Choice®, Life Brand®, and no name®.

Supply Chain - Replenishment Optimization:

Ever wondered how that box of cereal appears on the shelf in the store every day? Or how we can move nearly 1 billion units of product from one of our 3,000 vendors, through one of our 27 distribution centers, to one of our 2,300 locations across Canada, and into the homes of millions of Canadians each year with the precision of a well-oiled machine?

Supply Chain at Loblaws is the engine which drives the business, and we want to show you how it all works and have you help us make it stronger, more efficient, and faster.

The Replenishment Optimization team is integral to making sure our store shelves are stocked with products that our customer needs through key job functions like responsible sourcing, demand forecasting, and inventory management to name a few. Our team lends a hand in this by building automated reporting solutions and tools that track performance against KPIs and identify ways to improve our operational efficiency.

Position Overview:

Term Length: 12 months

What you’ll do:

  • Full stack programing using tools such as python, SQL and web technologies.
  • Provide reporting and dashboard solutions to support business performance.
  • Provide analytical insight from big data to drive efficiency within the supply chain team.
  • Support decision-making throughout the optimal mix of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
  • Create technical documentation for the supply chain reports (SOPs, job aids, flow charts).
  • Production Support to resolve any issues with technical systems and applications.
  • Act as a point of contact for reporting questions and issues.

What you’ll need:

  • Post-secondary education in computer science or engineering.
  • Must have strong digital literacy: Proven expertise of SQL, Python programing language, and web development skills (PHP and JavaScript).
  • Experience working with large data sets, crafting robust reports.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects/priorities and meet deadlines, under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • 2-3 years of experience in the retail grocery business would be an asset, including store experience.
  • Knowledge of SAP and JDA is an asset.

As of October 2024, Loblaw has adopted the following Hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely) – colleagues are required to spend 4 days a week in the office and can continue working remotely for the remaining 1 day.

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.