Sr. Analyst, Assortment Optimization

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.

Why is this role important:

You’ll make an impact by using data driven insights to improve our overall Assortment and Space Planning process and systems. We are big on growth and learning; we are looking for someone who shares this passion to help us solve problems facing the business.

Build a meaningful portfolio of projects to provide solutions for product movement, assortment optimization, operations management, and reporting.

Our Sr. Analyst, Reporting and Analytics touches all aspects of the business including Floor planning, Space planning, Assortment Optimization, Supply Chain Replenishment, Category Management, Pricing, Information Technology, and Analytics.

What you'll do:

• Preform Analysis of Planogram assortment and item distribution
• Derive insights from analysis and make recommendations on future assortment
• Develop and deploy data and dashboards for decisionmakers
• Develop and deploy process improvements across our Assortment and Space Planning team.
• Conduct analysis on core business processes and provide insight and recommendations for improvement.
• Learn and apply new skills and concepts in individual and team-based projects.
• Present findings and solutions to company executives.
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
  
  

What you bring:

• Growth mindset – Desire to learn new abilities
• Passion for solving complex problems and providing data driven insights
• Ability to clearly present findings, point of few and accept feedback
• Able to handle multiple initiatives within defined timelines
• Comfortable working in a professional environment interacting with all levels within the organization
• Education in computer science, engineering or business
• Experience in root cause analysis, solution design and process documentation
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Access, SQL, Python, Power BI
• Experience using SQL and MS Excel to aggregate and analyze data
• Shown analytical and problem-solving skills. Solid experience in developing and providing accurate reporting
  
  

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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