Sr. Analyst, Space Optimization

Job title:

Sr. Analyst, Space Optimization

Company

Loblaw

Job description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.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.Role Mandate:The Senior Analyst, Space Optimization will be accountable for improving promotional space optimization through inventory flow, forecasting, reducing days on hand, and maximizing sales and profit opportunities. The role will be responsible for analyzing the historical and future plans of the promotional floor plan to determine opportunities and manage the inventory flow through the markdown optimization process.Tasks/Responsibilities & Key AccountabilitiesAnalyze the space optimization model results that are being allocated to the floor space to ensure that the promotional strategies are being deliveredAnalyze the markdown optimization model to send markdown prices on items that are in excess inventory positionsManage the markdown process within the merchandising teams to make recommendations and receive feedback on future price changesSubmit all markdown price changes to be executed on a weekly basis and monitor the sell throughCreate full year/quarterly/periodic selling floor strategies and communicate to all merchandising teams by utilizing analytics to optimize spaceReporting of weekly/periodic/quarterly post mortems of selling floor results with a focus on sell through, forecast accuracy, sales and margin.Reporting of weekly/periodic/quarterly post mortems of markdown results with a focus on sales, margin, and inventory positionMaximize floor selling space by using customer insights through analytics to select the correct item to allocate to the floor.Manage the periodic inventory program submissions for the selling floor and work with the planogram team to ensure all planograms are updated to reflect the correct inventory adjustmentsRole Requirements:1-3 Years of experience in a similar capacityPost-secondary education – Business, Finance, Math/Statistics, Analytics preferredExperience in MS Excel, MS Access or other analytical tools requiredExperience with SAS, R, SQL or other relevant statistical modeling tools/languagesPrevious experience in retail operations, merchandise planning, and analyticsDemonstrated experience on project managementStrong analytical background and problem solving mindsetExceptional written and verbal communication skillsDetail oriented and strong time management skillsOur 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.

Expected salary

Location

Brampton, ON

Job date

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:15:04 GMT

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