CPFR Analyst Toronto, Canada

Unilever France; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational consumer goods company is seeking a CPFR Analyst in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves maximizing on-shelf stock availability, analyzing data for improvements in inventory replenishment, and collaborating with customers and internal teams. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain or related field, along with 3-5 years of experience. This position offers a culture of growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Employee Benefits

Inclusive Environment

Global Reach

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain CPFR, Logistics, or Planning roles.
• Exceptional communication skills across functions, levels, and geographies.
• Strong data management and analytical skills; creative thinking based on facts.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with customer contacts.
• Plan and execute promotions and innovations seamlessly.
• Proactively analyze data to improve inventory replenishment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to work collaboratively across teams

Excellent analytical, planning, and project management skills

Customer-centric focus

Effective written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel and Power BI

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Databricks

Azure

Job description

The role of the CPFR Analyst is to efficiently maximize on-shelf stock availability and minimize unproductive inventory in the supply network by collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders on planning, forecasting, and replenishment. The goal is to ensure the right product is in the right place, at the right amount, providing consumers with an optimal experience.

As the primary contact for the customer's Supply Chain team, you will actively collaborate on promotional planning, forecasting, promotional execution, and inventory replenishment. Developing a deep understanding of the customer's ways of working and providing insightful recommendations are key to maintaining a high-quality relationship.

Your knowledge of the customer plays a vital internal role in supporting Customer Development for the successful execution of innovations and promotions, offering unique insights through analysis. You will also provide insights and recommendations to support the SOP process for critical decisions on sales goals and production planning.

Your success is measured by achieving product fill rate goals, delivering target returns on inventory investment, supporting sales growth, proactively predicting future demand, and resolving supply chain disconnects between internal plans and customer requirements.

Achieving these goals will enhance customer satisfaction and maximize sales for both Unilever Canada and our customers.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever offers a platform where you can bring your purpose to life—creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate about using your analytical skills to improve forecast collaboration and supply network efficiency, this role is ideal for you!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with customer contacts to meet store service and OSA targets.
• Plan and execute promotions and innovations seamlessly.
• Proactively analyze data to improve inventory replenishment and forecasting.
• Manage timely and transparent communication effectively.
• Work closely with the Customer Development team to achieve joint business goals.
• Ensure promotion management aligns with internal signals for success.
• Analyze and recommend for innovation forecasting and timing.
• Provide insights from customer data to impact internal forecasts.
• Support supply chain efforts to improve inventory efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify short-term risks versus forecasts by analyzing data and customer insights.
• Manage special packs and obsolete products to reduce costs.

CHALLENGES

• Evaluate trade-offs between time, cost, and service to meet both Unilever and customer needs.
• Maintain a 'big picture' perspective in analyzing and solving complex issues.
• Participate in executing new programs, whether pilot or full rollout.
• Adapt to continual changes driven by customer initiatives.
• Assess costs and complexities of customized services for service improvements and revenue growth.
• Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement and efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

Experiences & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business-related fields.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain CPFR, Logistics, or Planning roles.
• Experience in CPFR is an asset.
• APICS Certification or Retail Supply Chain Certification is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills across functions, levels, and geographies.
• Strong data management and analytical skills; creative thinking based on facts.
• Understanding of cross-team collaboration to achieve business objectives.
• Team-oriented mindset, soliciting input from outside the formal team.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and project management skills.
• Customer-centric focus.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel and Power BI.
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, Databricks, Azure is a plus.

LEADERSHIP

• Driven by delivering results, resilient, and example-setting.
• Proactive in seeking improvements and collaborating with others.
• Responsible for personal wellbeing and high standards of work.
• Humility and awareness of customer needs, with a data-driven approach to identifying issues and opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture for Growth, Employee Benefits, Inclusive Environment, Global Reach, and more. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or criminal history. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].