Sr Analyst, Inventory Planning & Replenishment

About the role

**Some of what you will do:**

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The Inventory Planning \& Replenishment Sr Analyst plays a key role in managing a complex inventory portfolio and supporting the development of inventory strategies that improve service, inventory productivity, and overall supply chain performance.

This role requires strong analytical capability, sound decision\-making, and the ability to influence outcomes across vendors and internal business partners. The Senior Analyst is expected to proactively identify risks and opportunities, recommend data\-driven solutions, and help drive improvements in key performance indicators.

The role also contributes to a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement\-focused team environment by sharing insights, supporting peers, and helping mature inventory planning and replenishment practices.

**Specifically, You Will:**

INVENTORY PLANNING \& PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (40%): **Portfolio Management*** Manage inventory performance across an assigned portfolio, including in\-stock levels, inventory turns, weeks of supply, fill rate, aged inventory, and excess inventory. * Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels, working capital, vendor constraints, promotional activity, and business priorities. * Support open\-to\-buy planning, inventory investment decisions, and excess inventory reduction initiatives.

**Inventory Planning*** Maintain and optimize key planning inputs, including forecasts, safety stock, lead times, order cycles, minimum order quantities, and service level assumptions. * Identify root causes of inventory issues, recommend and execute practical actions to improve performance. * Translate business priorities into clear execution plans and escalate risks with recommended solutions.

CROSS\-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIP \& VENDOR MANAGEMENT (30%): **Vendor Management*** Partner with vendors to address supply constraints, improve fill rates, lead times, and overall service performance. * Track commitments and follow up with internal and external partners to support timely execution.

**Cross\-Functional Partnership*** Work closely with Merchandising, Sales, Operations, and other business partners to align inventory plans with promotions, assortment changes, seasonal demand, and customer requirements. * Perform scenario planning and provide clear, data\-driven recommendations to support inventory, purchasing, and vendor decisions. * Influence outcomes through strong communication, effective relationship\-building, and constructive challenge where appropriate.

DATA ANALYSIS, REPORTING \& PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (15%): **Data Analysis*** Use planning systems and analytical tools to assess portfolio performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities. * Support more proactive and exception\-based planning by identifying service or inventory risks before they impact results.

**Reporting*** Build or enhance reports, dashboards, and analytical models to support inventory decision\-making.

**Process Improvement*** Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities to streamline recurring analysis, improve processes, and automate manual work. * Share technical knowledge and planning best practices to support team capability and continuous improvement.

TEAM CONTRIBUTION \& ACCOUNTABILITY (15%): **Team Contribution*** Contribute to a collaborative and accountable team environment. * Provide informal guidance and support to peers through knowledge sharing and best\-practice adoption. * Contribute to the continued maturity of inventory planning and replenishment processes, tools, and routines.

**Accountability*** Demonstrate ownership of portfolio results while supporting shared business objectives. * Communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations clearly and professionally.

**Some of what you need:**

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS \& COMPETENCIES: **Inventory Planning \& Business Acumen*** Strong knowledge of inventory planning, replenishment, forecasting, vendor lead times, safety stock, and supply chain KPIs. * Strong business and financial acumen, including an understanding of how inventory decisions impact sales, service, cash flow, and working capital. * Customer\-first mindset, with the ability to consider downstream impacts when making inventory and service decisions.

**Analytics, Systems \& Technology*** Advanced analytical and problem\-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Macros, Power Query, and the ability to work with large datasets. * Experience with analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI and SQL. * Experience with ERP and supply chain planning systems such as JDA/Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or similar platforms. * Digital proficiency, with an openness to using technology, automation, and data insights to improve efficiency and decision\-making.

**Leadership \& Interpersonal Effectiveness*** Sound decision\-making skills, including the ability to assess trade\-offs, manage ambiguity, and adjust plans as new information becomes available. * Demonstrated ownership, follow\-through, and resilience in managing priorities, resolving issues, and delivering results. * Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors and cross\-functional partners. * Collaborative working style, with the ability to listen, build trust, share feedback constructively, and support team success. * Continuous improvement mindset, with curiosity and initiative to identify better ways of working.

EXPERIENCE: * 4\+ years of progressive experience in inventory planning, replenishment, demand planning, forecasting, supply chain, retail operations, management consulting, or a related field. * Experience managing inventory performance and supporting measurable improvements to supply chain KPIs. * Experience in a retail, distribution, wholesale, or B2B supply chain environment preferred. * Experience working with vendors, merchandising, sales, or operations teams considered an asset. * Experience developing reports, dashboards, or analytical tools preferred.

EDUCATION: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Management or related field is preferred. * APICS / ASCM, CPIM, CSCP, or other relevant supply chain certification considered an asset.

**Physical demands/working conditions:**

Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

**Some of what you will get:**

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* Associate discount * Health and Dental benefits * RRSP/DPSP * Performance bonuses * Learning \& Development programs * And more...

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We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.