Manager, Supply Chain Replenishment - 1 Year Contract

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

13d•CA$68,000 - CA$93,500

About The Position

This role is a 1-year contract position focused on leading project management for Supply Chain Optimization initiatives, including Blue Yonder. The position involves owning the issue management process for IPFR and SAP, directing the day-to-day responsibilities of a Sr. Analyst, and guiding a team to analyze operations and suggest improvements to increase efficiency and meet business objectives. The role also includes leading process improvement efforts to optimize product flow, providing business coverage for the Senior Manager in their absence, acting as a change champion for replenishment systems and processes, managing inquiries from internal customers, and coaching/training the Sr. Analyst on system issues, reporting, and enhancements. A key aspect of the role is building and leading diverse teams that foster inclusiveness and belonging.

Requirements

1-2 years’ experience in people leadership
2-3 years’ experience in the retail/wholesale grocery business.
Knowledge of replenishment operations and concepts or willingness to learn.
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills; committed to meeting deadlines and targets
Comfort working in a highly flexible environment
Demonstrated success with the planning and execution of projects with multiple teams or business partners with deadline sensitive timelines
Knowledge of SAP and JDA Demand and Fulfillment.
Highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in business administration or industrial/mechanical engineering would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead project management for all Supply Chain Optimization initiatives including Blue Yonder
Own issue management process for IPFR and SAP with focus on engaging Sr. Analyst to create process improvements to prevent issues
Direct the Sr. Analyst day to day responsibilities
Direct team to analyze operations and suggest improvements to existing procedures and practices to increase efficiency and meet business objectives
Lead team to undertake process improvement efforts, focused on improving IPFR engagement and Key Performance Indicator’s, to optimize the flow of products from supplier to shelf.
Provide business coverage for the Senior Manager in their absence.
Act as a champion of change for all systems and processes used by replenishment teams. Guide team members and replenishment users and ensure engagement of new systems and process.
Manage inquiries and issues from customers (internal supply chain personnel).
Coach and train Sr. Analyst to resolve replenishment system issues, reporting questions, issues and enhancements.
Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.