Replenishment Analyst

Metro Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Inc. is seeking a Replenishment Analyst who will ensure stores maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing waste. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of inventory and supply chain concepts, and proficiency in using SAP and BI systems. Candidates should possess a post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or similar, coupled with relevant work experience.

Benefits

Flexible schedule for work/life balance

Telecommuting in hybrid mode

Group insurance from the first day

Competitive pension plan

Generous holiday policy

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of replenishment experience in grocery retail preferred.
• Knowledge of perishable food products replenishment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and ensure department objectives are met.
• Analyze data from SAP, BW, and BI systems to maximize sales.
• Liaise with stores regarding inventory levels and product quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Post Secondary education in Supply Chain or Retail Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Requisition ID : 42498

Department : Procurement

Work Location : METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)

Position Type : Permanent

Joining our team has its advantages!

• Flexible schedule to promote work / life balance
• Telecommuting in hybrid mode
• Group insurance from the first day
• Very competitive pension plan
• Generous holiday policy
• Personal days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Opportunity for professional development

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Replenishment Analyst is to assure that stores maintain an in-stock position while operating with minimal waste. This will be accomplished by using system tools that assess sales trends, promotional requirements, and current supply and demand vs forecast. These tools will also be used to provide requirements for plant production. The incumbent will focus on reviewing data from SAP, BW and BI systems. They will be accountable for the completion of specific replenishment department reports, analyzing and monitoring purchases, inventory, and service levels.

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and liaise with stores ensuring department objectives including service level, waste reduction and product quality are met
• Practices “just in time” inventory to maximize freshness and minimize shrink and waste
• Regularly liaise with stores to ensure review of merchandising plans, inventory levels, and product quality
• Maintain ordering criteria such as consumption, MRP and forecasting profiles in SAP
• Analyze data from SAP, BW and BI systems to maximize sales, inventory turns and gross margin
• Periodically meet with merchandising team ensuring appropriate responses to changing market conditions and promotional plans are executed appropriately
• Keep informed with regards to supply market conditions, market opportunities and competitor activities
• Ensures that every store requirement is fulfilled daily with the freshest and highest quality product being procured
• Ensuring every effort is made to ship product to stores with regular vendor communication, including contingency deliveries if necessary
• Works with Inventory Managers to continually improve the logistics process to reduce distribution costs and / or inventory levels

Qualifications

• Post Secondary education in Supply Chain, Retail Management, Business or industry experience and knowledge
• 1–3 years previous replenishment work, preferably in grocery retail
• Knowledge of perishable food products replenishment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify problems and draw upon a range of choices to formulate solutions
• Knowledge in inventory and supply chain concepts
• Superior time management, priority management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of SAP – Replenishment module and BW is a definite asset
• Excellent skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Flexibility to adapt to changing customer demands, schedules, and working under the challenge of tight timelines
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Self-motivated with the ability to possess a great sense of urgency

Relationships

Receives direction from Senior Replenishment analyst. Provides results to Senior Manager of Category Replenishment and Director or Procurement.

Hybrid

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Retail

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