Business Analyst 14 Month Contract

The Home Depot

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Deferred Profit‑Sharing Program

Stock purchase discount 15%

Comprehensive benefits

Merit‑based salary increases

Job summary

The Home Depot is looking for a Business Analyst on a 14‑month contract in Toronto to drive forecasting and replenishment strategies. You will guide SAP auto‑replenishment policies and act as a Subject Matter Expert in Supply Chain, delivering complex analytics to support business objectives.

You will collaborate with forecast analysts and replenishment teams, ensuring adherence to policies and driving process improvements across the IPR group.

Qualifications

3+ years of analytical experience in retail inventory forecasting and replenishment.
SAP knowledge (Retail or Manufacturing) is required.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel and/or MS Access.
University or College Degree in business/computer sciences preferred.
Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities.
Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor and support day‑to‑day issues encountered by the dept line analysts.
Provide SAP user guidance and expertise to the IPR Team.
Lead the team as a go‑to analyst for day‑to‑day support.
Set corporate replenishment policies to meet inventory and service targets.
Oversee forecasting and replenishment processes for quality outputs.
Perform complex analytics and deliver data‑driven recommendations.
Recommend best practices for the IPR team and maintain systems.
Identify process improvements and implement solutions.
Represent the IPR group as SME in Supply Chain initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Business/CS degree

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Business Analyst 14 Month Contract at The Home Depot in Toronto, ONM3C 4H9

Job Description

Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

The Business Analyst has responsibility to advise and assist in execution of corporate level forecasting and replenishment strategies supporting the department forecast analysts and replenishment analysts. The analyst will determine and maintain SAP auto-replenishment system policies. Act as Subject Matter Expert in Supply Chain principles and have an in-depth knowledge of SAP. The Business Analyst will also be expected to deliver complex analytics to support business objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

Monitor and support day-to-day issues encountered by the dept line analysts
Provide SAP user guidance and expertise to the IPR Team.
Be seen as an active lead Analyst on the team, be the visible "go-to" person for direction on day to day support for Replenishment and Forecast Analysts.
Sets corporate level replenishment policies ensuring all areas are able to meet inventory and service level metrics
Provide process oversight for various forecasting and replenishment procedures to ensure high quality process outputs
Perform complex analytics and deliver recommendations based on sound Supply Chain principles.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of best practices for the IPR team.
Maintain the Forecasting & Replenishment systems
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
Represent the IPR group as Subject Matter Experts in Supply Chain initiatives and projects.

Knowledge/Experience Required:

Internal Candidates: Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+, Meets Expectations and Consistently Demonstrates)
3+ years of analytical experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on inventory management, forecasting, demand management and/or replenishment.
University or College Degree in business computer sciences will be considered as a preferred qualification
SAP knowledge (Retail or Manufacturing) is required.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel and/or MS Access
Experience in project management an asset
Strong analytical skills with the ability to extrapolate pertinent information from various sources (reports and spreadsheets) and analyze data for recommendations.
Experience with financial analysis and quantitative skills, including ability to produce and review sales analysis (turns, sales, gross margin, etc.) and other analytical techniques to assist in making key forecast and replenishment decisions.
Excellent communication skills; collaborative with effective interpersonal skills; able to work across departments.
Strong customer focus with business acumen, problem solving skills and results oriented
Self -directed, ability to work with limited supervision.

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.

Our Core Values

Our associates are encouraged to initiative creative and innovative ways to serve our customers and improve the business as well as spread best practices throughout the company.

Taking Care of Our People

The key to our success is treating people well. We do this by encouraging associates to speak up and take risks, by recognizing and rewarding good performance and by leading and developing people so they may grow.

Respect For All People

In order to remain successful, our associates must work in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment where each associate is regarded as a part of The Home Depot Canada team.

Doing The Right Thing

We exercise good judgement by “doing the right thing” instead of just “doing things right.” We strive to understand the impact of our decisions and we accept responsibility for our actions.

Building Strong Relationships

Strong relationships are built on trust, honesty and integrity. We listen and respond to the needs of customers, associates, communities and vendors, treating them as partners.

Giving Back

An important part of the fabric of The Home Depot Canada is giving our time, talents, energy and resources to help strengthen the communities we live and work in.

Along with our quality products, service, price and selection, we must go the extra mile to give customers knowledgeable advice about merchandise and to help them use those products to their maximum benefit.

Creating Shareholder Value

The investors who provide the capital necessary to allow our company to grow need and expect a return on their investment. We are committed to providing it.