Senior Manager, Labour Planning & Analytics
Loblaw Companies Limited
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Brampton, ON
Contract type: Full time
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.
About Our Team
The Labour Management team maintains the Labour program for :1000 stores across our business from coast to coast. We partner and work closely with the Operations team to ensure we stay current with what’s happening in our stores. As processes change and new programs are introduced within our stores, we update our Labour program to ensure we allocate the right amount of Labour across all store departments and deploy labour spend effectively.
We believe in building trust and credibility with the teams that we partner with, not just by striving for excellence, but also based on how we deliver results. We focus on making the right decisions for our customers, colleagues, and the business. You can expect to work on high-impact, large scale initiatives while learning the core of our business operations. We get all of this done while enjoying what we do and having fun along the way!
About The Role
As the Senior Manager, Labour Planning & Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our Enterprise Labour Strategy. You will lead the annual store labour budget process, oversee periodic labour planning and scheduling, and deliver impactful reporting, dashboards, and insights to guide organizational strategy and decision making. This role requires strong collaboration and the ability to influence Senior Management, District Managers, Specialists, Owners, and Store Managers on all aspects of Labour Management.
With a problem-solving mindset, you will challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement within the team. The ideal candidate is an adaptable leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, inspires innovation, and provides strategic direction and mentorship.
What You’ll Do
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.
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.
About Our Team
The Labour Management team maintains the Labour program for :1000 stores across our business from coast to coast. We partner and work closely with the Operations team to ensure we stay current with what’s happening in our stores. As processes change and new programs are introduced within our stores, we update our Labour program to ensure we allocate the right amount of Labour across all store departments and deploy labour spend effectively.
We believe in building trust and credibility with the teams that we partner with, not just by striving for excellence, but also based on how we deliver results. We focus on making the right decisions for our customers, colleagues, and the business. You can expect to work on high-impact, large scale initiatives while learning the core of our business operations. We get all of this done while enjoying what we do and having fun along the way!
About The Role
As the Senior Manager, Labour Planning & Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our Enterprise Labour Strategy. You will lead the annual store labour budget process, oversee periodic labour planning and scheduling, and deliver impactful reporting, dashboards, and insights to guide organizational strategy and decision making. This role requires strong collaboration and the ability to influence Senior Management, District Managers, Specialists, Owners, and Store Managers on all aspects of Labour Management.
With a problem-solving mindset, you will challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement within the team. The ideal candidate is an adaptable leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, inspires innovation, and provides strategic direction and mentorship.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Labour Planning & Scheduling: Oversee the periodic labour planning and scheduling cycle in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders.
- Drive Budget Strategy: Manage the annual store labour budget process, focusing on initiative savings and wage inflation across banners, stores, and periods.
- Enhance Reporting & Dashboards: Utilize automation to maintain and improve labour reporting and dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Optimize Labour Forecasting: Continuously refine forecasting algorithms to enhance labour scheduling efficiency.
- Configure Workforce Management Systems: Ensure the Workforce Management System is effectively maintained and optimized for periodic planning.
- Lead Labour Initiatives & Projects: Drive key labour-related initiatives and projects to support business objectives.
- Conduct Research & Analysis: Perform industry research, financial modeling, and competitive analysis to identify trends and strategic opportunities.
- Engage Stakeholders: Design, develop, and communicate programs and initiatives to key stakeholders.
- Provide Analytical Support: Offer ad-hoc analytical insights and support for business cases aimed at optimizing labour spend.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and collaborate with a cross-functional team to achieve strategic goals and project deliverables.
- A collaborative team player who values partnerships built on trust and respect.
- A strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset and a drive for excellence.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and finding innovative ways to enhance efficiency.
- A self-motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Committed to making data-driven decisions that positively impact customers and colleagues.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years of supervisory/management experience in retail, operations, or a similar field.
- Strategic Insight: Strong understanding of enterprise-level labour strategies.
- Communication & Influence: Proven ability to present ideas, influence decisions, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Project & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a dynamic environment.
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking, data interpretation and financial modelling capabilities.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Microsoft Suite, VBA/Macros, SQL, SAS, and Power BI.
- Adaptability: Ability to navigate shifting priorities while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.
- Leadership & Collaboration: A strong team player who can work independently and motivate others to achieve results.
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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