Job Ref: 75-LO-0116-1144
Job Title: Inventory Analyst, Contract
Job Type: Contract
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary: Not disclosed
Description
Inventory Analyst (contract)
We are a leader in retail and pharmacy. Well-known and convenient, with an extensive store network servicing the needs of Canadians.
A Canadian success story of 50 years, created by recognizing needs, building relationships and focusing on doing what’s needed for our patients and customers.
Shoppers Drug Mart is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing, with over 1,200 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores in each province and three territories. We are one of the most convenient retailers in Canada, proudly serving Canadians who believe being healthy means looking and feeling good.
We are hiring an Inventory Analyst (contract)
Reporting directly to the Inventory Manager, the incumbent provides analytical support for purchasing, expediting and maintenance aspects of the Distribution Centre (DC) operations. The incumbent analyzes and monitors inventory levels and provides forecasts to ensure overall goals in service level, inventory investment, DC sales and purchasing revenue are achieved.
Duties:
* Monitors various inventory related systems to ensure accuracy of data and updates as necessary.
* Creates, monitors and adjusts all necessary forecast fluctuations to ensure proper stock at the Distribution Centers. Maintains accurate forecasts to achieve service level goals.
* Identifies inventory inaccuracies to provide effective resolutions including; closing purchase orders due to shortages, damages, long term unavailability and items no longer available due to product being discontinued.
* Contacts vendors to obtain updated information on items currently on backorder to provide the stores an accurate availability date.
* Reviews promotional orders, taking into account current on hand inventory and the required vendor lead times to ensure goods are received on a timely basis for distribution to all stores.
* Manages the process of ramping down inventory levels of future de-listed items.
* Analyzes sales and inventory data to determine optimum purchasing multiples and recommend highest cost efficient purchasing strategies.
* Defines appropriate delivery dates for special events purchasing, along with multiple truckload orders, to facilitate smooth inventory flow into the Distribution Centers to meet required timelines.
Skills and Experience:
* Post secondary courses, or related experience, equivalent to a certificate in inventory management.
* Greater than two years of years inventory management or equivalent experience.
* Requires an understanding of basic duties and tasks to carry out straight forward procedures.
* Capacity to follow directives and fulfill requests with minimal supervision and takes limited discretionary action as required.
* Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with others.
* Ability to identify problems and draw upon a range of choices to formulate solutions.
* Adaptable to set and prioritize work with occasional exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
* Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.
* Excel skills to maintain databases and spreadsheets and produce accurate reports and documents.
Why Shoppers?
At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our people. We pride ourselves on providing more ways to care about our patients, customers and community.
We offer unique work, and the benefits you would expect from a large corporation, all with a smaller company feel, as well as:
* A high energy and varied workplace that strives for and rewards excellence.
* Competitive pay structures, rewarding strong and consistent performance
* A highly customizable benefits plan, including a vacation purchase option
* Peer recognition programs
* Employee discounts on in-store purchases
* Opportunities for skill development and advancement in your work
* Learning and development through our SDM University
* Strong culture of charitable and community involvement
* Unique chance to work with an organization that is committed to improving the health and well being of Canadians
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
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Job Title: Inventory Analyst, Contract
Job Type: Contract
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary: Not disclosed
Description
Inventory Analyst (contract)
We are a leader in retail and pharmacy. Well-known and convenient, with an extensive store network servicing the needs of Canadians.
A Canadian success story of 50 years, created by recognizing needs, building relationships and focusing on doing what’s needed for our patients and customers.
Shoppers Drug Mart is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing, with over 1,200 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores in each province and three territories. We are one of the most convenient retailers in Canada, proudly serving Canadians who believe being healthy means looking and feeling good.
We are hiring an Inventory Analyst (contract)
Reporting directly to the Inventory Manager, the incumbent provides analytical support for purchasing, expediting and maintenance aspects of the Distribution Centre (DC) operations. The incumbent analyzes and monitors inventory levels and provides forecasts to ensure overall goals in service level, inventory investment, DC sales and purchasing revenue are achieved.
Duties:
* Monitors various inventory related systems to ensure accuracy of data and updates as necessary.
* Creates, monitors and adjusts all necessary forecast fluctuations to ensure proper stock at the Distribution Centers. Maintains accurate forecasts to achieve service level goals.
* Identifies inventory inaccuracies to provide effective resolutions including; closing purchase orders due to shortages, damages, long term unavailability and items no longer available due to product being discontinued.
* Contacts vendors to obtain updated information on items currently on backorder to provide the stores an accurate availability date.
* Reviews promotional orders, taking into account current on hand inventory and the required vendor lead times to ensure goods are received on a timely basis for distribution to all stores.
* Manages the process of ramping down inventory levels of future de-listed items.
* Analyzes sales and inventory data to determine optimum purchasing multiples and recommend highest cost efficient purchasing strategies.
* Defines appropriate delivery dates for special events purchasing, along with multiple truckload orders, to facilitate smooth inventory flow into the Distribution Centers to meet required timelines.
Skills and Experience:
* Post secondary courses, or related experience, equivalent to a certificate in inventory management.
* Greater than two years of years inventory management or equivalent experience.
* Requires an understanding of basic duties and tasks to carry out straight forward procedures.
* Capacity to follow directives and fulfill requests with minimal supervision and takes limited discretionary action as required.
* Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with others.
* Ability to identify problems and draw upon a range of choices to formulate solutions.
* Adaptable to set and prioritize work with occasional exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
* Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.
* Excel skills to maintain databases and spreadsheets and produce accurate reports and documents.
Why Shoppers?
At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our people. We pride ourselves on providing more ways to care about our patients, customers and community.
We offer unique work, and the benefits you would expect from a large corporation, all with a smaller company feel, as well as:
* A high energy and varied workplace that strives for and rewards excellence.
* Competitive pay structures, rewarding strong and consistent performance
* A highly customizable benefits plan, including a vacation purchase option
* Peer recognition programs
* Employee discounts on in-store purchases
* Opportunities for skill development and advancement in your work
* Learning and development through our SDM University
* Strong culture of charitable and community involvement
* Unique chance to work with an organization that is committed to improving the health and well being of Canadians
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
M2J 4W8
LNKDN-SJ1
J2WCM
