Supply Chain BI Solutions Analyst

Location: Markham, Ontario

Job Description:

Position: Supply Chain BI Solutions Analyst

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid

Location: Markham, ON | Greater Toronto Area

Reports to : Supply Chain BI Solutions Manager

About Us:

Pet Valu is Canada’s leading pet specialty retailer, dedicated to strengthening the bond between dedicated pet lovers and their pets. With 50 years of animal care expertise , we operate over 800 stores across Canada under several banners, including Pet Valu, Bosley’s, Total Pet, Paulmac's Pet, Tisol & Chico. Guided by our mission to deliver products, care, expertise , and memorable moments, Pet Valu is a place where people build meaningful careers while making a positive impact on pets and communities.

• Job Description Summary:
• Reporting into our Manager, BI Solutions, the primary focus of the Supply Chain BI Solutions Analyst role is to support our supply chain strategy, user, and customer experience by supporting Supply Chain systems, designing approaches using qualitative and quantitative methods through data and analytics to help us optimize and evolve our growing Pet Valu network.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and fostering partnerships across the organization while supporting excellence within our Supply Chain team(s). They should be an effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with multiple levels of the organization, leveraging critical thinking skills to collect, analyze, and interpret data and situational/system opportunities. Additionally, they should be looked upon as a subject matter expert to align with best Supply Chain practices and be in sync with our Supply Chain network, systems, strategy, team culture, and the Pet Valu community. The Supply Chain Solutions Analyst role is ideal for someone passionate about using qualitative and quantitative methods to unlock opportunities for driving Supply Chain excellence and supporting key growth initiatives, with an overall belief in being part of something bigger.

• Job Description:
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support in managing Blue Yonder and WebPortal data maintenance/accuracy, and exception management to support Vendor and DC/Store order flow.

Assist in ensuring Supply Chain application integrations are working as expected, identifying opportunities where they exist.

Identify and work on potential enhancement opportunities, collaborating with BA to represent the business in providing the requirements for development.

Lead and support User Acceptance testing on various enhancements and maintaining detailed documents.

Understanding the processes associated with inbound / outbound data flow between Supply Chain systems and ERP to help manage data issues.

Utilize various data analysis tools and techniques to identify patterns, outliers, and areas for improvement.

Perform complex data mining and ad-hoc data analysis using various tools.

Use data visualization tools to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Work closely with business leads to gather and document business requirements to support Supply Chain initiatives.

Ability to work positively with the team and cross-functional partners involved in key projects and/or Pet Valu business.

Strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills.

Self-motivated with a focus on driving exceptional results with a profound sense of teamwork and accountability.

Create/generate reports/dashboards, writing scripts where possible to automate.

Coordinate tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with business leads.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Competencies:
• Technical

Familiarity with Blue Yonder (JDA) and data mining applications (Tableau, Power BI, Excel, IBM Cognos) and languages (SQL, R, Python, VBA, DAX) and other basic coding languages.

Analytical

Strong analytical thinking and a commitment to improving data integrity and credibility for all programs.

Superior analytical skills that enable teams to interpret and transform customer needs, converting them into a better customer experience.

Use data to provide business insights that support our transformation journey.

Write scripts to analyze data to discover patterns, meaningful relationships, irregularities, and trends.

Teamwork

An effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas and feedback.

Accountable for fulfilling any commitments made to others on the immediate or cross functional team.

Ensure the right business leads are informed and involved when required.

Build partnerships and work collaboratively with teams to achieve shared objectives.

Willing to “roll up their sleeves” when necessary to support tasks.

Execution with excellence

Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.

Learn innovative methods, tools, and technology and apply them to business requests and tasks.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently on complex technical and business opportunities.

Acquire and utilize the necessary information from subject matter experts to deliver excellence.

Communication

Establish and maintain effective, dynamic relationships with management and user groups across the organization.

Demonstrate the ability to present and communicate effectively across cross functional teams, leadership, and third-party providers.

Experience, Education, Certifications:

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Business, Math, Statistics, or related field.

1-3 years of practical analytical experience in a professional environment or business setting, preferably in Supply Chain.

Preferably 1 – 3 years of Blue Yonder Supply Chain application experience.

Advanced knowledge of SQL to query relational databases.

Enhanced skills in using and implementing data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Experience with open-source languages such as R, Python is an asset.

Proficient in advanced Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams, Word, and Outlook.

Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal).

Must be able to travel to offices, stores, and distribution centers as required.

Compensation:

The targeted salary range for this position is $62,000-$70,000 annually. The final offer will be based on factors such as market location, relevant skills, experience and internal equity.

Ready to join the team?

We’re looking for passionate people who bring strong skills and live our core values of safety, compassion, expertise , and efficiency every day. If you’re energized by doing meaningful work, taking pride in what you deliver, and making a real impact for pets, people, and communities, you’ll feel right at home here. Join us and build a career where purpose, care, and excellence come together - because love lives here™.

Why work for us?

At Pet Valu, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about creating an environment where you feel supported, included, and empowered to grow - both personally and professionally. Some of the perks of working with us include:

Hybrid, Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching

Learning and Development support tailored to you

An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters

Fun company events that keep us connected

Preferred rates for car rentals, hotels, phone plans and gym discounts

Generous employee discounts on our products

Pet Valu is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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