Business Analyst 12 Month Contract

The Home Depot; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is looking for a Business Analyst to drive supply chain efficiency and ensure timely product delivery. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and analyze data. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of analytical experience, a relevant degree, and strong proficiency in tools like SQL and Excel. This position offers a hybrid work model based in Vaughan, Canada.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of analytical experience in a retail environment.
• Emphasis on process improvement and data analysis.
• Experience with forecasting and warehouse systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time and efficient product flow.
• Collaborate with partners to execute plans and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Technical skills

Adaptability and resilience

Knowledge of supply chain concepts

Education

University or College Degree in business or science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Python)

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Overview :

The Business Analyst is instrumental to the successful planning, coordination, and execution of product flowing through our supply chain network to ensure timely delivery while also hitting cost and efficiency targets. The Business Analyst will review and understand capacity / supply chain operational data, and work with cross functional partners to resolve bottlenecks including, but not limited to, executing strategies to manage risk to distribution center holding capacity. As a subject matter expert in supply chain principles, the Business Analyst will participate in and / or lead continuous improvement initiatives. The Business Analyst will also be expected to deliver complex analytics to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Ensure on-time and efficient product flow

• Develop plans and strategies to ensure risk capacity is minimized to ensure on-time product delivery to the distribution centers
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute plans / projects, help resolve any problems that occur
• Analyze data and provide critical updates / information to stakeholders to provide visibility and facilitate decision-making
• Provide ad hoc supply chain support to the business as required

Forecasting and Continuous Improvement

Develop, improve and / or maintain forecasting models and other planning tools

Create and present regular performance reports to track KPIs, identify trends, and highlight areas for improvement

Lead or actively contribute to process improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, including mapping processes, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing solutions

Team Leadership

Self-directed, ability to work with limited supervision

Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to drive results with internal and external cross functional teams

Leads by example; adept at navigating through change and ambiguous situations

Competencies :

Communicates Effectively

Collaborates

Action Oriented

Plans and Aligns

Drives Results

Skills :

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners driving accountability and results.

Excellent communication and presentation skills across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, applies creative thinking. Ability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and draw insights.

Strong technical skills, ability to mine data and build efficient, effective reporting.

Adaptability and resilience. Perseverance in the face of constraints, complex problems and high-pressure situations.

Ability to utilize fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making

Knowledge of supply chain concepts, principles, and best practices

Direct Manager / Direct Reports :

Reports to Manager

Travel Requirements :

Limited (travel to other distribution centres and SSC as required)

Physical Requirements :

Walking

Extended sitting

Repetitive tasks

Hybrid Work :

Flex with a primary location

Working Conditions :

Working in an office setting : computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls

Walking through distribution centres as required

May require some non-standard work hours to support role requirements

Minimum Education :

University or College Degree in business or science / engineering or background in

supply chain management will be considered as a preferred qualification.

Minimum Years of Work Experience :

3-5 years of analytical experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on process improvement, replenishment, project management, change management and data analysis.

Minimum Leadership Experience :

Not required but considered an asset.

Certifications :

None

Other Requirements / Assets :

Proficient in : Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visual Basic, Word and Visio.

Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL, statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Python) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Knowledge and experience with forecasting and warehouse systems (e.g. SAP, WMS, TMS, YMS) considered an asset

Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology considered an asset

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