Inventory Analyst / Analyste de l'inventaire

Parkland Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking an Inventory Analyst to manage inventory operations and provide data insights. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with inventory management systems. The successful candidate will work independently, analyze large datasets, and communicate findings effectively across departments.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Summer hours for eligible employees

Gas savings at stations across Canada

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in retail analytics.
• Experience with retail Back-office systems, preferably PDI.

Responsibilities

• Process and review inventory transactions and maintain rules.
• Analyze inventory statistics to predict future demand.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Post-Secondary Business Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Tableau

PDI

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• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Flexible work options and summer hours for eligible employees
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer

Description

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Flexible work options and summer hours for eligible employees
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Manager, Merchandise Revenue Management, the Inventory Analyst will process and review inventory transactions, maintain rules and measures within PDI back-office software, control day-to-day inventory operations, and implement inventory control protocols.

Data analysis will be the foundation of the Inventory Analyst’s focus. Working with large data sets and providing insights to various departments through reporting and data interpretation. This includes researching and implementing changes to the inventory and reporting tools.

The successful candidate will have an independent work ethic requiring minimal supervision, with a focus on detail. Communication with all levels of management and Operations is prudent and requires excellent presentation skills and the ability to articulate data findings into impactful actions.

Responsibilities

Analyze/Interpret Data

• Able to articulate effects of analysis, modeling, trends, business decision support on key financial measures.
• Analyze inventory statistics to predict future demand of inventory.
• Highlight and identify risk and opportunities by SKU level.
• Provide insights to cross-functional areas of the business to improve efficiency.

Reporting

• Inventory accuracy analysis & reporting for corporate sites
• Preparing reports and summaries for cross-functional departments
• Establish and maintain proper records of inventory adjustments and other KPIs that can be shared on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis

Execute/Develop Process

• Process and maintain inventory rules within PDI back office software tool
• Translate operational inventory requirements into data models
• Assist the team by executing current inventory management process parameters
• Contribute to the implementation of continuous improvement of processes and analysis models

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Business Degree and/or 3-5 years relevant experience in retail analytics.
• Experience and knowledge working with a retail Back-office system. Preference for PDI back office.
• Immediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint and Power Pivots.
• Working knowledge of some or all of the following software would be considered a strong asset: Tableau, PDI, Visual Studio, Power Builder, Power Query
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize projects with minimal supervision.
• Power BI and Microsoft excel expertise and ability to work efficiently with large/complex data files.
• Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual (Eng/French) would be an asset.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all applicants. Candidates requiring accommodations due to a disability can notify us during the interview scheduling process. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country of employment. Final candidates will undergo a confidential pre-employment background check.