Analyst, Supply Chain Replenishment

Location:

243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

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?

We are seeking a perceptive and collaborative Analyst to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will ensure seamless product flow from vendor to store through meticulous analysis, and effective cross-functional partnerships. Your contributions will be vital in optimizing inventory, achieving service levels, and driving sales.

What You Will Do:  

• Works with Category, Merchandising and DCs to identify the specific events and link accordingly 

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, from creation to tracking, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery 

  • Contribute data-focused insights and updates to category meetings.  

  • Work with Transportation teams to ensure stock arrives within the required window  

• Partner with internal and external teams, including Distribution Centre (DC) operations, to coordinate goods flow and resolve inbound/outbound issues.  

  • Monitors import shipment status and event tracking reports to liaise between Category Management, Global Procurement, DC's and vendors and ensure products are received in time for event releases.  

  • Reviews event tracking daily to track and monitor DC Operations  

  • Reviews events and orders for new or closing stores with Operations and Retail Concepts to ensure stock is transferred and cancelled accordingly.  

  • Ensures DCs have no residual inventory at end of each season/program, as well maintaining a pick accuracy of 99.8%,

• Contribute data-focused insights and updates to category meetings.  

• Ensure accuracy and meticulous maintenance of all product, and vendor attribute data.  

• Reviews, enters, and prepares invoices for payment; customs & duty; submitting invoices to accounting for payment.  

• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives and special projects to enhance efficiency and KPIs.  

• Analyze ocean freight lead-times and trends to inform purchasing strategies and mitigate risks.  

• Serve as a key resource for special projects relevant to the Replenishment team.  

What You Will Bring:  

• Post-secondary education in Business, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.  

• 2-3 years of experience in the retail industry.  

• Strong operational understanding of supply chain principles

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.  

• Collaborative mindset with strong verbal and written communication skills.  

• Knowledge of supply chain software and systems and logistical procedures such as international transport, purchasing, procurement, distribution, custom clearance, and shipping.

• Strong verbal and written communication required for one-on-one and/or group situations, in person or virtual meetings

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL. Python is an asset.  

• Previous experience with supply chain systems such as SAP, ERP, WMS, is beneficial.  

• Flexibility to work weekends on a rotational basis is required

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 purchase discount program, competitive pay 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. 

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

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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Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :$52, $71,500.00 / 52.000,00$ ,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate's experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L'expérience et les connaissances d'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d'emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L'entreprise utilise l'intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d'évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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