Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels across assigned sales divisions and item categories, identifying risks, opportunities, and actions required to meet business requirements.
• Analyze sales, forecasts, supply, inventory turns, service levels, and replenishment data to develop and maintain item-level inventory and replenishment strategies.
• Maintain strong collaboration with Sales on assigned item-category forecasts, incorporating business requirements and market insights into inventory planning.
• Work closely with Buyers to ensure replenishment plans are executed effectively and inventory levels are maintained appropriately.
• Report to senior management on inventory levels, risks, trends, and other inventory-related issues, providing clear recommendations and actionable insights.
• Leverage ERP and BI tools to analyze inventory data and identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels and improve replenishment planning.
• Develop and maintain regular and ad-hoc inventory, replenishment, and analytical reports to support business decision-making.
• Identify reporting efficiencies and opportunities to streamline Demand Planning analysis, reduce duplication, and improve collaboration among analysts.
• Periodically review designated areas of analysis as directed, identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and inventory management.
• Act as an independent problem solver, working with Sales, Buyers, Demand Planning, and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when analyzing data, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring appropriate corrections are made.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

• 5 to 7 years of experience in inventory analysis, demand planning, replenishment, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.
• Post-secondary education in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP and/or BI reporting tools; Microsoft 365 and Power BI experience are assets.
• Experience analyzing sales forecasts, inventory turns, service levels, safety stock, and replenishment requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for Buyers, Sales, Operations, and senior management.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in food, retail grocery, foodservice, distribution, or import/export environments is an asset.
• Independent thinker with sound judgment and the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Positive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• This position is based in a professional office setting, with work primarily performed at a desk using a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment.