Senior Supply Chain Replenishment Analyst (17 Month Contract

The Senior Replenishment Analyst acts as the leader to a team of Replenishment Analysts to achieve service level, in-stock, and inventory turn metrics, ensuring supply chain business strategies are implemented and maintained. This role will work closely with the Demand Forecasting team to review and resolve forecasting exceptions and modify system parameters to support the business model. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help roll out a new forecasting system across grocery banners in Quebec and Ontario. This role participates in strategic process improvements initiatives by analyzing business processes, procedures and monitoring progress – working with various business units to generate best practices and creative/effective business processes. In doing so, the Senior Replenishment Analyst acts as a direct and primary link with Merchandising and Operations teams and is responsible for alignment. Primary replenishment expert, this position is responsible for executing enhanced inventory practices using current and historical trends and analysis to maximize sales and inventory turns. The replenishment team plays a crucial role in our organization as it directly impacts the customer experience and ensures the product, they are looking for is available for purchase. It has a high level of accountability as it directly impacts the bottom line and customer perception. At the intersection of Supply Chain and Store Operations, this is a cross-functional team who works on managing, optimizing and execution of the replenishment strategy for regular and promotional store fulfillment. As part of the Metro Supply Chain Modernization initiative, the replenishment team serves as the liaison between Merchandising, Store Operations, Replenishment and Distribution Centres.