Demand Forecast & Replenishment Analyst

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking an Analyst, Supply Chain Replenishment – Demand to lead regional demand forecasting and inventory planning. You will use BY Luminate Demand Edge and IPFR, collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in forecast accuracy and replenishment efficiency across banners and stores.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, stakeholder communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a focus on

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing business requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with experience using BY Luminate Demand Edge and demand planning systems.
• Solid understanding of replenishment systems, inventory management principles, and forecasting methodologies.
• Collaborative team player with a passion for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and process improvement.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, or related discipline.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and maintain demand forecasts using BY Luminate Demand Edge (LDE) and IPFR to ensure forecast accuracy.
• Monitor forecasting exceptions and trends, making adjustments as required to improve forecast performance.
• Review weekly reports to identify forecasting issues and minimize impacts on regional forecasts, store operations, and replenishment activities.
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to discuss forecasting challenges, business changes, and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system, business, and process-related inquiries related to demand forecasting.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on forecast performance, business trends, and inventory requirements.
• Support replenishment planning activities to ensure product availability and efficient distribution
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting processes, reporting, and system utilization.
• Complete ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Adaptability

Prioritization

Excel

BY Luminate Demand Edge

Forecasting

Teamwork

SQL

Python

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, or related discipline

Tools

BY Luminate Demand Edge

Job description

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking an Analyst, Supply Chain Replenishment – Demand to lead regional demand forecasting and inventory planning. You will use BY Luminate Demand Edge and IPFR, collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in forecast accuracy and replenishment efficiency across banners and stores.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, stakeholder communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a focus on