Replenishment Analyst

Hybrid: Markham, Ontario

Job Description:

Position: Replenishment Analyst

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid  

Location: Markham, ON 

Reports to: Replenishment 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 Summary:

The Replenishment Analyst role reports into the Replenishment Manager. This role will maintain assigned categories to optimize inventory levels in stores and warehouses, incorporating business intelligence gathered from category management and marketing along with industry insights.

Essential Details and Responsibilities

• To utilize Fulfillment modules, adhering to the concepts underpinning the Allocation and Replenishment Strategy.
• Translate Merchandise Financial, Promotional, Seasonal and New Store Strategies into Vendor Allocation and Replenishment Strategies.
• Manage and analyze inventory ordering requirements from vendors to distribution centers through to stores, ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve sales targets.
• Leverage advanced tools and analysis to determine optimal inventory required to allocate/replenish against forecasted sales to meet budget requirements.
• Set and modify business rules for order generation, days of supply, order schedules, min/max’s, seasonal activities, safety stock and presentation rules.
• Ensure appropriate service levels are maintained and managed at the distribution centers and stores.
• Ensure new SKU’s and substitutions are set up.
• Coordinate inventory/order strategies for stores/warehouses, special orders and in store events.
• Investigate inventory exceptions and provide solutions.
• Identify the root causes of issues such as out-of-stocks and aged inventory through the collection and analysis of data and provide recommended solutions.
• Effectively document and communicate key assumptions related to replenishment order.
• Generate regular reports on key metrics for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with supply chain to manage vendor return and outside freight orders.

Experience, Education, Certifications

• Post-secondary education in business, supply chain or a related field.  Relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in supply chain with a focus on Inventory Replenishment.
• Basic knowledge of Merchandise Financial Planning process inputs and outputs.
• Understanding of the conceptual balance between service level and inventory reduction.
• Strong Time and Task Management organizational skills.
• Replenishment experience is required with a preferred focus leveraging JDA Demand, JDA Fulfillment software modules.
• Experience in the retail industry is required, Pet Food, Supplies and Accessories experience is ideal.
• Experience collaborating across an organization with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, Store Operations, Finance and IT is considered an asset.

Competencies

• Strong experience in MS Office, Word and PowerPoint with advanced knowledge in Excel including pivot tables, v-lookups, advanced formulas and ideally able to create macros.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and operate effectively.
• Able to establish performance indicator metrics to benchmark and track performance.
• Advanced written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multi-task.
• Self-directed and motivated to independently accomplish results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.

Compensation: 

The targeted salary range for this position is $56,700 - $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).