Analyst, Supply Chain Analytics

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Economics, Engineering or Marketing
• 2-3 years’ experience in the retail/wholesale grocery business would be an asset
• Must be detail oriented and must be able to handle multiple priorities in a faced-paced environment
• Must be capable of working in a team-oriented environment
• Must have strong technical skills, especially with Excel, Power BI, SQL and Python
• Previous experience with SAP and Transport Management Systems (TMS) is an asset
• Previous retail or supply chain experience is an asset
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Independent problem solving, critical thinking, and resourcefulness, with attention to detail
• Ability to optimally handle timelines to ensure delivery of project objectives
  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.

• Support key transportation planning projects, implementing initiatives leveraging existing data insights
• Identify cost and load planning efficiency opportunities for Transport Planning/Operations and present to operators in a concise and meaningful manner
• Work with Transport Operations, Distribution Operations and Vendors to optimize flow of goods through the network in a cost-efficient manner
• Undertake process improvement efforts, primarily with transportation planning, focused on improving KPI’s such as load utilization (%) and lane balancing and trip integration
• Responsible for creating enriched visual insights and powerful tools to improve processes and efficiencies across Supply Chain
• Quickly learn and interpret business processes while working cohesively with stake holders and to complete project deliverables on time
• Conduct in-depth descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis – presenting findings clearly and concisely to varying audiences across Supply Chain
• Where required, create documentation to support supply chain processes (SOPs, job aids, process tips, flow charts, etc.)
• Support the creation and execution of analytics required to support the development of long-term strategy to improve cost and identify revenue opportunities
• Develop methods of applying analytics and embedding them across the Transportation Planning practice
• Prepare and distribute daily and or weekly, period and quarterly reporting with a consolidated lens
• Prepare/support presentation materials for internal working team(s) & executive meetings
• Develop strong and effective working relationships with project partners
• Cultivate a positive work environment – a culture of positivity, curiosity, collaboration & transparency
• Work collaboratively with Transportation Planning/Operations to create and drive strategy
• Follow appropriate compliance, risk management & governance in the execution of all activities