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Manager, Costing and DC Process and Controls

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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. 

As a Manager, Costing and DC Process and Controls, you will work within a team environment and working with fellow colleagues you will be responsible for the balancing of inventory subledger to General ladger balances, the investigation and audit of product costs, working with business partners to review and resolve business process issues.

What you’ll do:

  • In this role you will work with a variety of business partners Distribution Centers, IT, Supply Chain, Data Operation and Merchant colleagues to define and resolve the business process and system issues that impact our Inventory Subledger and product costs.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain, DC OPS to address issues in SAP impact service level and the DC PNL.
  • Work alongside various IT support team to identify the root cause and resolve the error reported on the DC inbound inventory error log.
  • Develop strong cross-functional partnerships and relationships.
  • You will be responsible for balancing our Inventory subledger to our General Ledger.
  • Support DC Finance team complete critical period-end ask such as: The preparing and uploading of journal entries. The review of DC OP’s requests for financial adjustment and the processing of adjustment on timely basis.
  • Support the Director in working with internal and external auditors.
  • Participate in ad hoc and cross-functional projects and initiatives as appropriate.
  • Support Critical cross-functional tasks.
  • Process improvement and automation support.

What you bring:

  • Post-secondary education in finance or related field is required; experience working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and make judgements, and sense of urgency will be important to the candidate’s success.
  • In-depth knowledge of Loblaw and SDM Warehouse System, Warehouse Operation Process flow and Supply Chain Process is a significant advantage to applicants. 
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of finance or accounting experience, with a detailed knowledge of accounting practices and supporting business processes including DC and Supply Chain operations.
  • Knowledge of SAP.
  • Knowledge of SAS enterprise guide would be an asset.
  • Interpersonal skills and a proven ability to influence business partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships, combined with an approachable disposition.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Strong analytical skills. Results Oriented and Critical Thinking skills.
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.


 

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.