Manager, Supply Chain Replenishment-12 month contract

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. Supply Chain Replenishment Manager This role is central to ensuring optimal inventory flow and high service levels for retail customers. The manager will guide and develop a team of Supply Chain Analysts, coordinate strategic initiatives across various departments, and drive continuous process improvements within inventory replenishment and the broader supply chain to enhance overall effectiveness and profitability. Responsibilities Provide the highest level of service to all retail customers. Guide, instruct, and foster Supply Chain Analysts and provide feedback to the Supply Chain Senior Manager regarding guidance and instruction progress of colleagues. Ensure strategies and processes within the supply chain are executed assisting service level performance. Coordinate strategies with distribution, retail, category management, transport and the vendor community. Ensure operational and capacity constraints are not compromised and that stale date objectives are met. Ensure strategies pertaining to seasonal demand fluctuations are executed by colleagues. Identify, recommend and implement continuous process improvement opportunities within the inventory replenishment process, as well as with procurement, retail, distribution, transportation and suppliers to improve the overall effectiveness of the supply chain impacting service level, inventory, stale date, inbound profitability and DC cost per case. Assist the creation and implementation of special projects/initiatives identified by the business and/or Supply Chain management team designed to improve the overall Supply Chain and its performance. Ad hoc projects as required. Qualifications: Post-Secondary education in Industrial Engineering/Logistics/Business or related discipline. 3 years relevant experience preferably in a guidance capacity and within a Supply Chain environment. Excellent knowledge and comprehension of the Retail business environment. Must have the ability to grasp the impact choices may have on all facets of the supply chain. Demonstrate guidance abilities and have superior communication, interaction, team-building, analytical and facilitation skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Be able to handle multiple tasks and be able to prioritize effectively. Must be able to deal effectively with all levels of management. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Technically strong; strong working knowledge of JDA/IPFR. Must have strong Microsoft Office skills. Must be able to work weekends on a rotational basis. 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. EN SS #DISTRC #ON