Analyst Supply Chain

Just Energy•Mississauga, ON

7h•CA$74,930 - CA$101,160•Onsite

About The Position

The role with the Filter Group division is responsible for leading the supply chain operations planning process and managing end-to-end supply chain functions. This includes demand forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, logistics coordination, and monthly inventory reconciliation support. This role is crucial in aligning sales forecasts with supply capabilities and ensuring that materials and products flow seamlessly from suppliers to customers, supporting both service levels and financial targets in North America. This is a full-time role with business operating hour schedule.

Requirements

Logistics experience in warehousing, transport, and logistics support.
Proven leadership skills, with good business sense.
Proven ability to manage interpersonal relationships
High level of attention to detail is a must
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Analytical and a problem solver with a good sense of judgment and adaptable to different situations
Highly developed multi-tasking and organizational skills with ability to work well under pressure
Budget management, analytical skills, business process design, change management, transportation, warehousing and proficient in computer office applications
Possess a positive, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude
Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly S&OP cycle, ensuring smooth transitions from data gathering and demand forecasting to supply planning and executive review.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings with sales, operations, and finance, providing insights that balance supply and demand.
Develop a rolling 12 month S&OP plan that adapts to demand changes, supporting capacity and resource planning aligned with business goals.
Collaborate closely with sales teams to create demand forecasts, adjusting for seasonal trends, promotions, and market changes.
Translate forecasts into actionable supply plans that align with production capabilities and resource availability.
Track forecast accuracy through key metrics, identifying improvement areas to enhance reliability and accuracy.
Manage purchasing activities, working with suppliers to secure materials, negotiate terms, and ensure consistent supply for production.
Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, arranging freight and managing logistics partners to ensure timely deliveries while optimizing costs.
Support monthly inventory reconciliation, validating stock records against actual counts and resolving any discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
Monitor supply chain performance through KPIs such as supplier performance, freight costs, and on-time delivery rates, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Ensure inventory levels meet demand requirements while minimizing excess stock through effective safety stock and reorder point strategies.
Track inventory turnover, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve inventory management.
Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, proactively addressing risks like supplier issues or logistics delays to ensure supply continuity.
Analyze sales history, customer trends, and external data to identify demand shifts, risks, and efficiency opportunities.
Generate monthly S&OP and supply chain reports that summarize forecast accuracy, inventory health, supply chain performance, and service levels.
Leverage tools such as Salesforce, Goldfinch, Power BI, and Excel to automate data collection and improve analysis accuracy.
Act as a liaison between sales, operations, and warehouse teams, supporting integrated planning and preventing supply chain bottlenecks.
Coordinate with finance and vendor partners on inventory costs, monitoring valuations, cost of goods sold, and supply chain expenditures to support budgeting.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring transparency, open communication, and favorable terms.
Regularly evaluate S&OP and supply chain processes for improvement opportunities, recommending strategies to reduce costs, increase accuracy, and enhance service levels.
Implement industry best practices in supply chain management, introducing advancements in logistics, planning, and automation to drive efficiency.
Track and refine KPIs, such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and freight costs, adjusting strategies to achieve measurable performance improvements.