Supply Chain Business Analyst

ROBINSON•Edmonton, AB

17h•CA$57,000 - CA$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Inventory Management, the Supply Chain Business Analyst provides analytical, forecasting, reporting, and process‑optimization support across the supply chain organization. This role focuses on developing insights, improving systems and processes, and supporting data‑driven decisions that enhance inventory performance, forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and the overall customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in supply chain analytics, business analysis, or a similar analytical supply chain function
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience using data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools

Nice To Haves

Certifications: SCMP, CPIM, CSCP, or other relevant designations considered an asset

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPI tracking tools to monitor supply chain performance
Analyze supply chain data across forecasting, inventory, procurement, and logistics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Conduct root‑cause analyses on service failures, forecast variances, and inventory challenges
Support the development of data governance standards and ensure data integrity across systems
Support demand planning cycles through trend analysis, modeling, and scenario planning
Evaluate forecast accuracy and partner with teams to improve inputs and assumptions
Collaborate with Sales and Inventory teams to align demand forecasts with budgets and category growth plans
Assess end‑to‑end supply chain processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and standardization
Support ERP enhancements, functional improvements, and system implementation projects
Prepare business cases, cost‑benefit analyses, and operational assessments to drive continuous improvement
Act as the central strategic bridge, connecting the dots between Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Logistics to ensure a unified strategy and a seamless customer experience.
Work closely with Inventory, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Sales teams to support strategic and operational initiatives
Participate in supplier and logistics partner performance reviews by providing analytical insights
Support issue resolution related to supply disruptions, service delays, or data inconsistencies
Assist in inventory investment planning, demand/supply balancing, and capacity assessments
Provide analytical support for annual budgeting and long‑range planning
Support compliance with supply chain regulatory requirements (import/export, sustainability, documentation)