Senior Analyst Inventory Solutions - 14 Month Contract

The Home Depot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Deferred Profit-Sharing

Benefits package

Stock purchase discount 15%

Merit-based salary increases

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is seeking a Business Analyst to advise on corporate forecasting and replenishment strategies, maintaining SAP auto-replenishment policies and delivering complex analytics to drive business results.

You will monitor day-to-day issues, provide SAP guidance to the IPR Team, and act as the go-to lead for replenishment and forecast decisions while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of analytical experience in retail inventory, forecasting, demand management or replenishment.
• SAP knowledge (Retail or Manufacturing) is required.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Access.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration skills.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support day-to-day issues encountered by the department line analysts.
• Provide SAP user guidance and expertise to the IPR Team.
• Serve as the lead Analyst for day-to-day replenishment and forecast support.
• Set corporate-level replenishment policies to meet inventory and service level metrics.
• Deliver complex analytics to support business objectives.
• Identify process improvements and implement solutions for the IPR group.
• Maintain Forecasting & Replenishment systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

MS Access

SAP knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Cross-department collaboration

Education

University/College degree in business computing

Job description

Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

The Business Analyst has responsibility to advise and assist in execution of corporate level forecasting and replenishment strategies supporting the department forecast analysts and replenishment analysts. The analyst will determine and maintain SAP auto-replenishment system policies. Act as Subject Matter Expert in Supply Chain principles and have an in-depth knowledge of SAP. The Business Analyst will also be expected to deliver complex analytics to support business objectives.
Position Responsibilities:

• Monitor and support day-to-day issues encountered by the dept line analysts
• Provide SAP user guidance and expertise to the IPR Team.
• Be seen as an active lead Analyst on the team, be the visible "go-to" person for direction on day to day support for Replenishment and Forecast Analysts.
• Sets corporate level replenishment policies ensuring all areas are able to meet inventory and service level metrics
• Provide process oversight for various forecasting and replenishment procedures to ensure high quality process outputs
• Perform complex analytics and deliver recommendations based on sound Supply Chain principles.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of best practices for the IPR team.
• Maintain the Forecasting & Replenishment systems
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.i>
• Represent the IPR group as Subject Matter Experts in Supply Chain initiatives and projects.

Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Internal Candidates: Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+, Meets Expectations and Consistently Demonstrates)
• 3+ years of analytical experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on inventory management, forecasting, demand management and/or replenishment.
• University or College Degree in business computer sciences will be considered as a preferred qualification
• SAP knowledge (Retail or Manufacturing) is required.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel and/or MS Access
• Experience in project management an asset
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extrapolate pertinent information from various sources (reports and spreadsheets) and analyze data for recommendations.
• Experience with financial analysis and quantitative skills, including ability to produce and review sales analysis (turns, sales, gross margin, etc.) and other analytical techniques to assist in making key forecast and replenishment decisions.
• Excellent communication skills; collaborative with effective interpersonal skills; able to work across departments.
• Strong customer focus with business acumen, problem solving skills and results oriented
• Self -directed, ability to work with limited supervision.

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.