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Location:

1685 Tech Ave, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A7

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?

Basic Function

Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager Procurement, the Supply Chain Replenishment Analyst provides analytical support for purchasing, monitoring demand and supply for the organization. 

Nature and Scope

The Supply Chain Replenishment Analyst reviews and optimizes inventory levels, provides forecasts to ensure overall goals in service level, inventory investment, sales and purchasing revenue are achieved.

What you will do

• Monitors various inventory related systems to ensure accuracy of data and updates as necessary. 
• Creates, monitors, and adjusts all necessary forecast fluctuations to ensure proper stock at the Distribution Centers. Maintains accurate forecasts to achieve service level goals and places PO’s with all vendors.
• Identifies inventory inaccuracies to provide effective resolutions including closing purchase orders due to shortages, damages, long term unavailability and items no longer available due to product being discontinued.
• Contacts vendors to obtain updated information on items currently on backorder to provide the stores an accurate availability date.    
• Reviews all open orders, taking into account current on hand inventory and the required vendor lead times to ensure goods are received on a timely basis for distribution.
• Ensures master data is accurate and maintained in applicable systems
• Manages the process of ramping down inventory levels of future de-listed items.
• Analyzes sales and inventory data to determine optimum purchasing multiples and recommend highest cost-efficient purchasing strategies.
• Manages provincial price changes and adheres to all upcharge regulations.
• Manages all short dated products/ expired products and works with warehouse to create and confirm all return PO’s to vendors
• Report all Adverse Events (AE) and Product Technical Complaints (PTC) immediately or as soon as possible
• Liaison with Finance representative to process client credit and assist as necessary.
• Liaison with Warehouse team for order processing, delivery scheduling, follow ups, order changes etc.
• Coordination and tracking/analysis of successful/re-attempt/unsuccessful orders.
• The ability to be sensitive to client concerns, investigative skills to resolve distribution oddities, and the ability to provide clear communication/service
• Other projects as assigned by the Sr. Manager, Procurement
• Must be flexible to work overtime when/if required.

What you will need

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years experience in a analyst/purchasing role or related experience, equivalent to a certificate in inventory management.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking, analytical and problem-solving skills a must while maintaining positive client relations.
• Proactive, strong interpersonal, negotiation and consensus building skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Responsive, adaptable to change and is self-directed.
• Ability to identify problems and draw upon a range of choices to formulate solutions.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with occasional exceptions.  Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.
• Computer skills to maintain databases and spreadsheets and produce accurate reports and documents.
• Post secondary courses, or related experience, equivalent to a certificate in inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems preferred

                

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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