Senior Process Analyst (Contract)

LCBO; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario is looking for an Inventory Manager to influence their Inventory Management transformation. This hybrid role involves managing replenishment activities, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring efficient inventory management practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inventory management, analytical skills, and proven leadership experience, aiming to improve operations while enhancing trade partner relationships.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Product and service discounts via Workperks

Qualifications

• Progressive inventory management experience required with emphasis on planning or purchasing.
• Outstanding knowledge in business analysis and inventory control.
• Experience in the Alcoholic Beverage or Consumer Package Goods industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily replenishment activities across the LCBO business.
• Analyze DCM system forecasts for efficient order quantities.
• Identify and manage slow-moving inventory and clearance processes.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Inventory software applications

Job description

Location Address:

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings:

1

Pay

$71,072.00 - $124,140.00

Job Posting Description:

This is a hybrid role #LI-Hybrid

Secondment/Contract: Up to 12 months

Do you want to influence the Inventory Management transformation? Reporting to the Director/Senior Manager, Inventory Flow, you will lead the daily replenishment activities across the LCBO business including the third (3rd) Party Logistics (3PL) facility. You will be responsible for inventory analysis, forecast and replenishment planning, review order quantities that are placed; this will require close collaboration with the Senior Managers and Order Specialist Monitoring performance and reviewing/creating processes to find opportunities to reduce cost or introduce continuous improvement will be important in this role. You will also work with Demand Planning and Logistic teams to ensure that we are using the OTB to guide high forecast accuracy, in-stocks, and warehouse fill rates.

If you are looking for an opportunity to improve operations and build great relationships with trade partners, then this role is for you!

About the Role

• Deliver a great wholesale customer experience by ensuring service level commitments for fill rates are achieved.
• Ensure daily product replenishment purchases are appropriate and managed within the Financial Inventory plans and Open- to-Buy parameters.
• Collaborate with both internal/external parties related to planning and replenishment.
• Analyze DCM system forecasts and parameters to ensure efficient suggested order quantities related to service level, safety stock, promotions, and other system business rules.
• Oversee inventory performance (inventory turns, day’s supply, service levels, financial tracing, and other important performance targets), including through peak selling periods; anticipate inventory problems and shortages.
• Handle the inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments, and stock levels.
• Identify slow moving and aged inventory and manage clearance and closeout process for discontinued items.
• Work with multiple internal (Demand Planning, Merchandising, Traffic and Customs, Quality Assurance) and external partners (3PL facility operator, vendors/agents) to ensure efficient, and optimised inventory management throughout the entire supply chain.
• Analyse current processes and identify and report on trends and business issues that can either improve or compromise the LCBO's ability to achieve its strategic goals.
• Runs ad hoc reporting, ongoing monitoring of inventory performance, promotional performance, or vendor performance
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and strengths and weaknesses of current processes or practices.

About You

• Inventory management, distribution and operation skills and knowledge acquired through post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive inventory management experience, with emphasis on inventory management/planning or purchasing is required.
• Well-developed analytical, combined with communication are important to this position.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Outstanding business knowledge (business analysis, inventory management and control, and financial and operational management).
• Experience in Merchandise Financial Planning will be an asset.
• Experience using inventory software applications, and skills vital to compile reports and prepare correspondence analytics utilizing MS Office.
• Balance high-volume workload.
• Work collaboratively, as part of a team.
• Experience within a grocery or wholesaling environment and experience in the Alcoholic Beverage or Consumer Package Goods industry is an asset.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, discounts on products and services via Workperks, and much more.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Work Hours:

36.25

Union / Non-Union:

Non-Union

Job Posting End Date:

June 20, 2025

The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.