Analyst, Operations Efficiency - Distribution Center
Location
Milton, ON | Canada
Job description
At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.
We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.
You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.
So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.
Our expectations:
Reporting to the Operational Efficiency Supervisor, and partnering with various departments, the Opeational Efficiency Analyst is responsible for creating the Distribution Center long-range plan, including understanding the risks related to the capacity of the building and recommending a labour plan to support projected volume. The Operational Efficiency Analyst is also responsible for developing the short-range direction that will enable us to execute the standards set by our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Location : Milton Distribution Center
- The role requires experience in the distribution, supply chain or transportation field, in a position including operations analysis.
Your role:
- Create short-term inbound and outbound projections/reports utilizing historical and supply- chain data
- Create labour and building utilization forecasts by analyzing historical data and sales forecasts
- Partner with Operations to efficiently maximize building capacity by providing inbound/outbound forecasting, analyzing inventory levels and/or needs for external storage
- Using supply-chain reports, model the labour plan by period and quarter
- Partner with Operations to forecast hiring needs
- Analyze forecast accuracy to provide input on misses and inaccuracies
- Produce consolidated regional weekly operational metrics
- Create ad-hoc reports
- Collaborate with Continuous Improvement by providing and analyzing data to support the integration of improvement opportunities
- Support optimal product flow (vendor solutions): vendor scorecards, master data, refining minimum order quantities
- Partner with Supply Chain, Master Data Management, Merchandising, and Operations to ensure data integrity across systems
The qualifications we are looking for:
- 2-4 years of experience in a supply-chain-analyst role
- Post-secondary education in supply-chain management, business, or equivalent experience
- Experience with a warehouse management system (WMS) (a strong asset)
- Experience with Distribution Center operations (mandatory)
- Experience with SQL Server (an asset)
- Experience with Power BI (an asset)
- Advanced knowledge of software applications, including Excel and Access (mandatory)
- Inventory experience within a distribution environment (an asset)
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and creatively resolve complex problems
- Successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously while still being details-oriented
- Customer service mindset
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA inc. locations)
- Benefits: group insurance, retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
- And much more!
RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.
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