Analyst, Allocations

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.

The Analyst, Allocations is responsible to support the review process on projected forecasts for all promotional programs. They will assist in determining that the correct amount of inventory is allocated to stores based on store specific store sales history, mapping, and impacts due to promotional strategy and seasonality. The Analyst, Allocations will provide the analytics to support the gap in projections between category and allocations while ensuring that both sales are maximized and inventory is minimized.

Accountabilities:

• Provide forecast reviews on all regular promotional items and special programs
• Provide analytics to support the forecast position if there is a large discrepancy between the category and allocation estimates
• Provide direction on preferred merchandising tool to allocate (loose cases versus half or full pallet display units, or combination of)
• Determine item allocation according to store specific sales history, mapping and seasonality impacts
• Validate DRP opportunities
• If no item history is available, items are allocated according to the sales history of similar items and/or category history
• Ensure all store records are up to date for allocations to be completed.
• Adjust store specific allocations according to current on-hand inventory.
• Adjust allocations in specific cases based on feedback from the District Manager, Customer Experience Specialist, or the Store Manager
• Review ad change files to ensure that items are purchased or cancelled
• Partner with Category Team and Off-shore Allocation Teams to review promotional sales strategies and planning
• Follow-up with the BCS team on allocations that are not delivered to stores.
• Create an alternative supply plan if allocation is not triggered
• Support demand planners with system forecasting vs promotional allocation reviews

Role Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Business or Economics or related field
• Must be detail oriented and must be able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Must be capable of working in a team-oriented environment
• Must have strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Knowledge of SAP an asset

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.