Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and ultimately through the Logistics Organization, the Supply Chain Analyst is responsible to work with the Category Management team members to forecast and replenish products according to marketing plans and programs defined by the Category Management team.  The principle requirement of the Supply Chain Analyst is to co-ordinate the flow of product, according to collaboratively developed forecasts, through the Supply Chain from vendors through to the store.

 

 

Creation and Management of product level forecasts.

Management of Inventory and all replenishment flows from Vendor to Store.

Vendor Management, ensuring all forecast and flow requirements are executed to defined targets⁄standards.

Work with Transport, Distribution and Vendors to co-ordinate flow of goods through the network.

Ensure all data management pertaining to forecasts, product and vendor attributes are maintained.

Undertake process improvement efforts, primarily with vendors, focused on improving KPI’s.

 

 

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 computer skills (MS Office).