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All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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. 

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager, the incumbent provides analytical support for all aspects for the Distribution Centre (DC) operations.  The incumbent analyzes and monitors the inbound and outbound flow of all products into the DCs, out of the DCs and into the store network.

Location: Shoppers Drug Mart, 243 Consumers Road, North York, ON

What you’ll do:

• Issue inbound POs for SDM Seasonal Programs to arrive timely during our receiving window, and adjust store orders to ensure minimum shortages and/or no excess inventory
• Develops, prepares and monitors event import purchase orders including container plans, load booking reports, amendments, customs clearance and seasonal schedules to ensure each program event is planned accordingly and to avoid delays. 
• Monitors shipment status and event tracking reports to liaise between Category Management, Global Procurement, DC’s and vendors and ensure products are received on time for program releases.
• Monitors and ensure any quantity discrepancies between IMS & WMS systems are resolved prior to release of events
• Monitors outbound orders releases to ensure stores are shipped and invoiced accordingly
• Compile data to review and completes all necessary reports; distributes and presents to appropriate key stakeholders, for weekly updates and review
• Undertake process improvement efforts, focused on improving the SDM Seasonal Process
• Monitors and responds to inquiries to resolve issues or concerns related to IPT, event releases, shipment status, inventory, and transportation.
• Reviews and monitors excess inventory and SDM Store claims associated to each seasonal DC event stock to ensure DC’s maintain a pick accuracy of 99.8%,
• Identifies and Reviews seasonal events and orders for new or closing stores with Operations and Retail Concepts; arrange any overstock to be shipped to appropriate stores promptly.
• Lead and support inquiries from internal Supply Chain and SDM Category personnel.
• Conduct UAT testing and sign off on UAT when required
• Main point of contact for colleagues on system issues, reporting questions, issues and enhancements for SDM Seasonal Process
• Reviews, enters and prepares invoices for payment to ensure appropriate signing authority is obtained prior to submitting invoices to accounting for payment.

Skills:

This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks, workload, and projects. Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.

• Knowledge of supply chain software and systems and logistical procedures such as international transport, purchasing, procurement, distribution, custom clearance, shipping and tracking
• Requires an understanding of basic duties and tasks to carry out straight forward procedures.
• Capacity to follow directives and fulfill requests with minimal supervision and takes limited discretionary action as required.
• Ability to work independently and to interact well with all levels of the organization in a professional manner, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to identify problems and formulate solutions and suggest improvements
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with occasional exceptions.  Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Strong verbal and written communication required with for one on one an/or group situations, in person or virtual meetings.
• Familiar with SAP or ERP programs
• Digital Literacy: highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, SQL to maintain databases and spreadsheets and produce accurate reports and documents.

What you’ll need:

• Greater than two years, store, supply chain or equivalent experience.

• Post-secondary education with preferred study in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, Applied Math/Science 

• Related experience and/or certificate in Supply Chain discipline a definite asset 

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.