Replenishment Analyst

Position Title: Replenishment AnalystRequisition ID: 45062Career Group (ADSP): AdministrativeDivision: Qc - Centrale d'Achats - Périssables (80069159)Department: ProcurementWork Location: METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)Province: Canada : OntarioPosition Type: PermanentJoining our team has its advantages!Flexible schedule to promote work/life balanceTelecommuting in hybrid modeGroup insurance from the first dayVery competitive pension planGenerous holiday policyPersonal daysEmployee Assistance ProgramFree parkingOpportunity for professional developmentSummaryThe primary responsibility of the Replenishment Analyst is to assure that stores maintain an in-stock position while operating with minimal waste. This will be accomplished by using system tools that assess sales trends, promotional requirements, and current supply and demand vs forecast. These tools will also be used to provide requirements for plant production. The incumbent will focus on reviewing data from SAP, BW and BI systems. They will be accountable for the completion of specific replenishment department reports, analyzing and monitoring purchases, inventory, and service levels.Specific ResponsibilitiesPrepare purchase orders and liaise with stores ensuring department objectives including service level, waste reduction and product quality are metPractices “just in time” inventory to maximize freshness and minimize shrink and wasteRegularly liaise with stores to ensure review of merchandising plans, inventory levels, and product qualityMaintain ordering criteria such as consumption, MRP and forecasting profiles in SAPAnalyze data from SAP, BW and BI systems to maximize sales, inventory turns and gross marginPeriodically meet with merchandising team ensuring appropriate responses to changing market conditions and promotional plans are executed appropriatelyKeep informed with regards to supply market conditions, market opportunities and competitor activitiesEnsures that every store requirement is fulfilled daily with the freshest and highest quality product being procuredIdentifies potential overstock situations proactivelyEnsuring every effort is made to ship product to stores with regular vendor communication, including contingency deliveries if necessaryWorks with Inventory Managers to continually improve the logistics process to reduce distribution costs and/or inventory levelsQualificationsPost Secondary education in Supply Chain, Retail Management, Business or industry experience and knowledge1–3 years previous replenishment work, preferably in grocery retail Knowledge of perishable food products replenishmentStrong analytical skills and attention to detail Strong decision making and problem-solving skills Good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to identify problems and draw upon a range of choices to formulate solutionsKnowledge in inventory and supply chain conceptsSuperior time management, priority management and organizational skillsKnowledge of SAP – Replenishment module and BW is a definite assetExcellent skills in Excel, Word, and OutlookFlexibility to adapt to changing customer demands, schedules, and working under the challenge of tight timelinesAbility to work independently and within a teamSelf-motivated with the ability to possess a great sense of urgencyRelationshipsReceives direction from Senior Replenishment analyst. Provides results to Senior Manager of Category Replenishment and Director or Procurement. HybridThe responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.