City : Toronto, Ontario

Category : Full time

Industry : Business Analytics

Employer : Shoppers Drug Mart®

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.  We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Senior Specialist, Supply Planning and Analytics

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain and Operations, this role is responsible for working with our vendors to ensure the right product is available, at the right time, in the right place. The scope of the role encompasses the following broad functions: forecasting, demand / supply planning, inventory management, market dynamics, analytical modeling, reporting and decision support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable in supply chain and industry best practices
• Conduct analytics to gain market intel and business insights
• Create, manage and maintain forecast database and rolling forecasts
• Manage demand & supply plans
• Monitor and manage inventory levels at warehouse(s) and distribution centres
• Work with vendor partners to ensure uninterrupted supply and on-time delivery.
• Track market access to support product launch
• Manage product life cycle and change management process
• Create and maintain master material data in ERP system
• Identify and implement strategies to drive efficiencies and mitigate risk throughout the supply chain.
• Identify risks and opportunities through analysis of external marketing data
• Perform periodic SKU rationalization analyses to ensure the optimal product mix and drive efficiency.
• Generate and issue key reports (both ad hoc and regular) on a timely basis.
• Monitor and maintain performance scorecards.
• Participate in IT projects, ERP system enhancement activities, etc.
• Participate on project teams as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a University degree in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Science or similar.
• 3 - 5 years supply chain and analytical experience in the pharmaceutical or food industry with exposure to a broad array of analysis techniques
• Expert level with Excel, Power BI, VBA, Access, SQL (and other relational databases)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experienced in SAP
• Statistics background would be considered an asset
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Able to maintain strong working relationships with internal employees and with external partners.
• In addition to excellent analytic skills, the candidate must be able to interpret and present information (both written and verbal) in an engaging, meaningful way.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a competitive pay program and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. 

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Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. 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.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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