Store Automated Ordering Demand Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Metro Full time

Position Title: Store Automated Ordering Demand Specialist
Requisition ID: 44425
Career Group (ADSP): Distribution Center
Division: Qc - Amélioration Continue
Department: Logistics and Distribution  
Work Location: METRO ON DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND) 
Province: Canada : Ontario
Canada : Quebec 

Position Type: Permanent  

SUMMARY:
The position is responsible for the development of sales/order forecast at the Store/SKU level. The Demand Specialist establishes Store/SKU clustering, seasonal selling profiles and exception reporting criteria for their assigned product categories - while making appropriate adjustments as dictated by forecast accuracy.  This individual will be responsible for future product demand, analyzing inventory flow and developing forecast models.

Demand Specialists work collaboratively with other Supply Chain Analysts & Specialists in reviewing and resolving forecast exceptions and ensuring business strategies are appropriately implemented and maintained in the system. 

This role requires the ability to interpret data based on specific statistical criteria and to synthesize the findings from the analysis. Knowledge and experience of retail forecasting and experience with SAP forecasting systems or other "best in class" platforms is a definite asset.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track and maintain forecast accuracy and system parameters (business rules) for all products within assigned departments/stores
- Identify and mitigate sources of forecast variance through collaboration with Replenishment Analysts and other members of the Supply Chain team
- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
- Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities
- Utilize statistical forecast modeling software to review & analyze historical data and trends to forecast the high-level store demand
- Utilize financial and quantitative analytics to review sales (turns, sales, gross margin, etc.) to assist in making key forecast and replenishment decisions
- Maintain key reporting metrics to various business units 
- Build strong relationship with other business units to support business processes execution – as well as contribute to providing them with tangible/effective key periods suggestions and strategies
- Identify and report on significant changes in sales forecasts, budgets and business strategies

QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-3 years' experience in demand forecasting or supply chain replenishment in an environment with high numbers of store/SKU records
- University Degree in Supply Chain Management/Economics/Business/Engineering/Business Technology
- Prior experience using forecasting software or a similar advanced demand forecasting tool (SAP or other best in class forecasting systems; Retail or Manufacturing
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or SQL Server/Postgre SQL
- Intermediate knowledge on Alteryx or equivalent modelling tools, and on graphic tool such as Power BI
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use statistical software to manipulate, analyze and interpret data from multiple sources for recommendations
- Ability to understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problem solving. 
- Good presentation skills and capable of delivering key messages to various audiences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work across departments
- Strong customer focus with business acumen, problem solving skills and results orientated
- Weekend and evening work as required on an occasional basis
- Bilingual in English and French required

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The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.
 
METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.
 
We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.
 
Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.
 
We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

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