Allocations, Analyst

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Responsibilities :

Forecasts

• Provide forecast reviews for all regular promotional items and special programs
• Provide total sales forecast reviews for a specific item to category teams
• Provide analysis to support forecasts if there is a large difference between category and allocation estimates
• Provide guidance on preferred merchandising tool (bulk cases, half- or full-pallet displays, or a combination of both)
  
  

Process management

• Determine item allocation based on sales history, schematics and impacts of store seasonality, spread across all available delivery lots
• validate ready-to-sell pallet opportunities
• If no item history is available, items are allocated according to the sales history of similar items/categories.
• Ensure all records are up to date to finalize allocation.
• Adjust the allocation of a specific store according to current stock on hand.
• Adjust allocation in specific cases based on feedback from Store Operations.
• Review the flow of items and propose measures to increase or reduce purchases in order to optimize store sales and inventory.
• Review or modify files to ensure items are purchased or cancelled.
• Collaborate with the Category and Overseas Allocation teams to review promotional sales strategies and planning.
• Follow-up with purchasing support team for allocations not delivered to stores.
• Create an alternative supply plan if the allocation is not triggered.
• Create and transmit your distribution files by store ten (10) days before the start of the program.
• Generate end-of-sale reports to ensure excess inventory is processed in a timely manner.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Completion of a Post-Secondary Education program
• Meticulous and able to manage multiple priority tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent command of Excel (advanced level)
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset
• French/English bilingual an asset but not required
  
  

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. 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.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

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.

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