Expeditor, Supply Chain - Co-op Student

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. 

Fall 2025 Work Term

Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: September 8, 2025

Term End: December 19, 2025

As of October 15, 2024 Loblaw has adopted the following Hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues will continue working remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office (to be determined by each business unit).

Expediter Job Description

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 24 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 Loblaw 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!

In this role you will plan and perform expediting activities to ensure the timely delivery of purchase orders to distribution facilities for service to customers. If you enjoy facilitating the flow goods through various departments inside and outside the organization within the scope of business plans, consider applying!

What you’ll do:

• Liase between teams – implement new reporting.
• Use the database application to complete tracking of past due and delayed POs consolidating and documenting reasons
• Partner with vendors, buyers, transport leads, DC leads, outside carriers to resolve issues of past due and delayed POs quickly
• Communicate to impacted teams for any Service Level protection actions – picking up earlier, improve performance of responsible parties.
• Ad hoc problem solving, data analysis and investigation of issues related to vendor production and shipping delays and solution creation
• Create truck and resource utilization plans that align with business priorities (promotional and high margin product) to mitigate equipment disruptions.
• Maintain reporting metrics regarding vendor readiness, pick up progress and delivery timelines.
• Create action plans in coordination with partner departments using key drivers in service level detractors and the requirements to fulfill service level metrics.
• Provide daily and weekly updates to business leadership on key areas of focus where support is required
• Analyze issues and data to find opportunities for system optimization and present results to leadership
• Through the evolution of the role, build reporting capabilities based on business requirements
• Establish relationships with vendors, buyers, transport leads, DC leads and outside carriers for the successful execution of initiatives

Project: App Maintenance consulting / project management

• Work with internal Supply Chain team to identify app requirements, data inputs and storage
• Lead project timelines, key achievements, project updates and involvement of key business units
• Support system project of database app creation towards ensuring that the functional design and delivered solutions meet business requirements
• Lead joint decision making and functional design with supply chain functions on the build and delivery of the application
• Ensures Loblaw Technology and Supply Chain system experts jointly build Loblaw Technology business requirement documents, functional designs, and testing strategies
• Ensure standardized configuration, process, reporting in systems delivery and documentation
• Provide regular updates to key business partners
• Lead the maintenance of standardized database documentation, business operational definitions, data identification and sourcing, educational and training material for application solution

What you’ll need:

• 1-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain or business operations role would be an asset
• University or College degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related
• Demonstrated success with the planning and execution of system projects with multiple teams or business partners
• Analytical and organizational skills; committed to meeting deadlines and targets
• Comfort working in a highly flexible environment independently and collectively
• Thorough with strong organizational, project and time management skills with ability to adapt to change
• Ability to problem-solving, conduct and identify root cause analysis.
• Strong communication abilities
• Experience with spreadsheet software and inventory management tools
• Microsoft Power Platform - Experience with Microsoft Power Automate a strong asset
• Dynamic 365, VBA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio etc.)
• Curious Mindset – trouble shooter – Logical Thinking
• Solution focused, creative and technical capabilities to fulfill unique business demands
• Comfort working various levels of leadership

At Loblaw, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. 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.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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.

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