Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

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

Location:

243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

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.

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.

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 and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.

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

Post secondary courses, or related experience, equivalent to a certificate in inventory management.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. 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.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

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.%8692154% %%transport%%

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