Analyst, Cpfr

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of the Role

Reporting to Director, Sales (Walmart), this position will liaise with all facets of Saputo Supply Chain (Demand Planning / Supply Planning), Customer Service, Distribution and Sales in order to provide maximum service to key retail customers. The role involves continuously improving our service levels through better collaborative forecasting, supply chain and logistics analysis with a heavy focus on supporting and collaborating with the Walmart Account Team.

How you will make contributions that matter:
- Supporting the Walmart Account Managers to forecast, share information, address issues and concerns, review performance and lead initiatives to improve in both DSD & Warehouse business- Responsible for maximizing store in-stocks, event and order management, execution of new and discontinued items, reducing wastes, reporting and analytics at Walmart- Create event forecasts by leveraging previous events and current trends; submit internal event forecast and lead customer forecast review and recommendations- Review of customer KPIs, including on time delivery, fill rate, and non-compliance. Highlight initiatives to address and correct issues proactively and retroactively.- Track customer days of supply, customer service levels and fill rate, POS, and in stocks, and report to customer & internal partners as necessary.- Review and call out order and forecast abnormalities, escalate to appropriate teams for action- Maximize sales through optimal on shelf availability and maintain optimal customer inventory and pipeline levels- Timely communication and response to Customer and Internal communications- Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
- Post-secondary Diploma or Degree in a related discipline is desirable- 2-3 years of Supply Chain and/or Sales support experience related to the dairy, food or consumer packaged goods industry.- Data hungry and efficient data processor yet still see the big picture in analyzing or solving complex issues.- Well organized, with a passion for follow through and completion.- Ability to balance priorities across multiple internal and external stakeholders- Ability to thrive in a highly manual MS Excel based work environment- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel (e.g., Pivot table, VLOOKUP, linking, macros, etc.)- Advanced Walmart Retail-Link experience will be considered an asset- Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork skills are mandatory. Direct customer facing experience is key.- 2+ years’ experience in CPFR/replenishment considered an asset- Attention to detail, proven analytical and problem solving skills. Solid experience in developing and providing accurate reporting.- Bilingual English / French is considered an asset

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
- Competitive salaries- Advantageous corporate agreements- Full range of group insurance benefits- Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution- Purchase option of company stocks- Group RRSP- Health and wellness program in the workplace- Assistance program for employees and their families- Saputo products at a discounted price

**Salary**: $65 010 - $85 329

**Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training.**

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day
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