Sr. Analyst, Allocations

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location:

1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

The Senior Analyst, Allocations is responsible to support the review process on projected forecasts for all promotional and special programs. They will assist in determining the correct amount of inventory is allocated to stores based on store specific sales history, and seasonality impacts. The Senior Analyst, Allocations will provide the analytics to support the gap in projections between category and allocations while ensuring that both sales are maximized and inventory is minimized.

Accountabilities:

• ·Provide forecast and allocation reviews on all regular promotional items and special programs
• Provide an item specific total sales forecast review with the allocation team
• Provide analytics to support the forecast/allocation position if there is a large discrepancy between the category and allocation estimates.
•  Determine item allocation according to store specific sales history, mapping and seasonality impacts, spread across all available buckets while considering data accuracy and integrity
• Review item sell thru and propose action for increased or decreased purchases to optimize store sales and inventory.
• Review ad change files to ensure that items are purchased or cancelled.
• Partner with Category Team and Off-shore Allocation Teams to review promotional sales strategies and planning.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Buying Customer Support (BCS) team on allocations  

Role Requirements:

• Post-secondary education with relevant Business acumen and data analysis or related field
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of SAP, JDA, and Supply Chain systems/processes an asse
• Strong computer skills (MS Office including Excel

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. 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.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

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.