Logistics Analyst

Reckitt Benckiser LLC; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Milton seeks a Logistics Analyst to enhance supply chain efficiency. The role involves coordinating production planning and inventory management. Ideal candidates have a degree in Supply Chain or related field, along with 2+ years of CPG experience and strong SAP skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Parental benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in CPG supply chain, logistics, or production planning.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑starter with continuous learning mindset and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand forecasts into executable production schedules.
• Manage material requirements and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Order components from suppliers and manage delivery timelines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

WMS (Blue Yonder/JDA)

Job description

Logistics Analyst

City: Milton

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team helps us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develops new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Logistics & Inventory Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring seamless coordination between production planning, inventory management, and logistics operations within Custom Manufacturing. This position is responsible for translating demand forecasts into executable production schedules, managing material requirements, and maintaining optimal inventory accuracy. You will collaborate closely with vendors, contract manufacturers, and internal teams to guarantee timely component availability, efficient labour allocation, and compliance with corporate service goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong analytical skills, and can balance strategic planning with hands‑on problem‑solving.

Your responsibilities

Production & Logistics Planning

• Review Kinaxis forecasts, firm production orders, run MRP cycles, and ensure component availability for scheduled production
• Determine daily manpower requirements, communicate with temp agency, raise POs, and validate invoices in Ariba
• Update CMO calendars, manage production changes, and confirm capacity for incremental demand adjustments

Inventory Management

• Work with planners to manage components and finished goods inventory to meet corporate service goals.
• Input receipts of all components, reconcile discrepancies, and issue adjustments in SAP.
• Issue cycle counts, log data into SAP, and lead annual physical inventory.
• Investigate and reconcile finish goods, loose goods, and component inventory in SAP; monitor cycle‑count process and approve adjustments.
• Control component obsolescence and maintain safety stock of office supplies with approved suppliers.

Vendor & Order Coordination

• Order components from suppliers, confirm delivery timelines, and maintain alignment with production schedules.
• Handle inbound/outbound discrepancies, cancellations, ASN issues, and ensure compliance with SOPs.

System & Data Management

• Create routings, update GIC master data and troubleshoot SAP IDOCs.
• Issue SAP and TDS documents to shop floor to ensure correct components and assembly instructions.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Generate and analyze reports on inventory, labour efficiency, logistics performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs), support audits and certification standards.
• Monitor labour efficiency, lead rework and inspection protocols, and implement data‑driven process improvements.
• Track and report KPIs regularly to assess operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Review and refine operating procedures; proactively identify and resolve operational issues.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (college diploma considered).
• 2+ years of experience in CPG supply chain, logistics, or production planning.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SAP; familiarity with WMS (Blue Yonder/JDA) and Excel.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office), math, and language proficiency.
• Self‑starter with continuous learning mindset and leadership abilities.
• This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The skills for success

Analytical thinker who translates complex data from Kinaxis, SAP, and Excel into action plans, detail‑oriented with accurate inventory records and SOP compliance, strong cross‑functional communicator with vendors, planners, contract manufacturers, and temporary staffing partners, able to prioritize under pressure and manage competing tasks to meet production and service targets, systems‑savvy with SAP and WMS troubleshooting and master data management, continuous process improver using KPIs and root‑cause analysis, organized planner who converts forecasts into executable schedules and optimizes labour and material availability, proactive problem‑solver resolving ASN and inbound/outbound discrepancies and driving corrective actions, financially and procurement aware raising POs, validating Ariba invoices and controlling component obsolescence, and a self‑motivated learner and leader who adapts to new tools and guides teams to deliver results.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short‑term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.