Senior Product Analyst, Supply Chain Systems

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sr. Product Analyst – Supply Chain Systems at Loblaw Companies Limited in Brampton, ON, focused on supporting and enhancing the IPFR platform with Blue Yonder.

You’ll connect Supply Chain, Technology, and vendor teams, translating business needs into tech solutions and driving improvements in planning capabilities. Responsibilities include eliciting requirements, testing, issue resolution, and collaboration with internal and external teams to optimize forecast, replenishment, and inventory

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in product analysis, business analysis, supply chain systems, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; Computer Science or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Strong experience gathering, analyzing, and translating business requirements into technology solutions.
• Understanding of supply chain planning processes; experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or replenishment is an asset.
• Experience working collaboratively with business stakeholders, Technology teams, and external vendors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with enterprise applications in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product delivery practices.
• Experience with Blue Yonder or similar supply chain planning platforms is an asset.
• Familiarity with SQL, data analysis, query tuning, large-volume batch processing, or reliability/operational practices is an additional asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business requirements into functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Support the design, testing, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of IPFR capabilities.
• Work closely with Blue Yonder and internal Technology teams to investigate and resolve functional and production issues.
• Deep dive into batch performance metrics to improve run-times through query optimization
• Support forecasting, replenishment, inventory planning, and related supply chain processes.
• Analyze system and data issues, support root-cause analysis, and coordinate timely resolution within established SLAs.
• Participate in testing, releases, upgrades, and post-production validation using the existing Change Management process
• Identify opportunities to improve system capabilities, processes, and user experience.

Skills

Product analysis

Business analysis

Supply chain systems

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Vendor collaboration

Requirements gathering

IPFR／IPFR platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business, Engineering

Tools

Blue Yonder

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Please note the Loblaw hybrid work model is 4 days in office

Sr. Product Analyst, Supply Chain Systems - Brampton, ON

We are seeking a Senior Product Analyst – Supply Chain Systems to support and enhance our Integrated Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (IPFR) platform, supported by our technology partner, Blue Yonder.

In this role, you will serve as a key connection between Supply Chain, Technology, and vendor teams. You will help translate business needs into effective technology solutions, support product enhancements, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our supply chain planning capabilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Partner with Supply Chain stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business requirements into functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Support the design, testing, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of IPFR capabilities.
• Work closely with Blue Yonder and internal Technology teams to investigate and resolve functional and production issues.
• Deep dive into batch performance metrics to improve run-times through query optimization
• Support forecasting, replenishment, inventory planning, and related supply chain processes.
• Analyze system and data issues, support root-cause analysis, and coordinate timely resolution within established SLAs.
• Participate in testing, releases, upgrades, and post-production validation using the existing Change Management process
• Identify opportunities to improve system capabilities, processes, and user experience.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 3–4 years of experience in product analysis, business analysis, supply chain systems, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; Computer Science or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Strong experience gathering, analyzing, and translating business requirements into technology solutions.
• Understanding of supply chain planning processes; experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or replenishment is an asset.
• Experience working collaboratively with business stakeholders, Technology teams, and external vendors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with enterprise applications in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product delivery practices.
• Experience with Blue Yonder or similar supply chain planning platforms is an asset.
• Familiarity with SQL, data analysis, query tuning, large-volume batch processing, or reliability/operational practices is an additional asset.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity and strive to build a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced, valued and supported. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs. Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

We thank all candidates for their interest but please note, those candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be contacted.

www.Loblaw.ca/careers

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 80.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.