Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

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. 

Overview       

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Replenishment, the incumbent provides analytical support for purchasing, expediting and maintenance aspects of the Distribution Centre (DC) operations.  The incumbent analyzes and monitors inventory levels and provides forecasts to ensure overall goals in service level, inventory investment, DC sales and purchasing revenue are achieved.

What You'll 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.

• 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 promotional 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 to all stores.

• 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.

• Defines appropriate delivery dates for special events purchasing, along with multiple truckload orders, to facilitate smooth inventory flow into the Distribution Centers to meet required timelines.

What You'll Need:

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

• Capacity to follow directives and fulfill requests with minimal supervision and takes limited discretionary action as required.

• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with others.

• 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.

• Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, or via email.

• Computer skills to maintain databases and spreadsheets and produce accurate reports and documents.

• Post-secondary education with preferred study in Business, 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.