Inventory and Replenishment Analyst (6-month Contract)

at  Wolseley

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?
Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.
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What’s in it for you?

• Regular business hours Monday to Friday
• Career development and training opportunities
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• Provides Inventory and Replenishment insights to drive productivity and performance in the Supply Planning Process.
• Reporting into the Regional Supply Chain Business Partner or DC Purchasing Manager, the inventory and replenishment analyst is accountable for inventory productivity and instock and provides insights and analysis to improve processes to support KPI attainment.
• Supports the Supply Chain Support Functions in delivering working capital targets and key strategic initiatives such as the Core/Platinum Program, Planogram execution and Surplus Rebalancing.
• Is responsible for the Replenishment of Key strategic product groups from internal and external sources to achieve in stock requirements based on the Demand Plan and inventory targets.

Target Competencies:

• Intermediate Excel Skills (building databases from data extracts, pivot tables, graphs). Will be required to present recommendations to deliver targets.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Interacts comfortably with all key stakeholders (internal and external); can build presentations from recommendations and tailors communication style to the situation at hand.
• Customer Centric & Solution oriented. Inspires trust and supports others through own authenticity and following up on commitments. Maintains high ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to quickly model inventory allocations and replenishment patterns with aid of databases, Forecast & Replenishment modules or excel.
• Comfortable presenting, coaching, training, and reviewing forecast and replenishment concepts with others across hybrid and in-person environments.
• Excels in fast-paced environment with daily and weekly cadence of driving results.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary education or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 2-3 years of Forecasting and Replenishment experience
• Previous experience in progressive Supply Chain Planning/Analyst roles with a proven track record of implementing best practices
• CSCMP, APICS or comparable certification an asset
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to synthesize complex concepts into concise recommendations.
• Strong Supply Chain Acumen to support P&L delivery

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position

• Provides Inventory and Replenishment insights to drive productivity and performance in the Supply Planning Process.
• Reporting into the Regional Supply Chain Business Partner or DC Purchasing Manager, the inventory and replenishment analyst is accountable for inventory productivity and instock and provides insights and analysis to improve processes to support KPI attainment.
• Supports the Supply Chain Support Functions in delivering working capital targets and key strategic initiatives such as the Core/Platinum Program, Planogram execution and Surplus Rebalancing.
• Is responsible for the Replenishment of Key strategic product groups from internal and external sources to achieve in stock requirements based on the Demand Plan and inventory targets