Retail Link/CPFR Analyst - 12 month contract

Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is a subsidiary of The J.M. Smucker Co. For more than 125 years,The J.M. Smucker Co. has been trusted to deliver quality food consumers trust for themselves andtheir families.

Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers by building brands theylove and leading in growing categories, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North Americanmarketer and manufacturer with a balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands.

This includes offering beloved brands such as Jif®, Folgers® and Milk-Bone® as well as leadingbrands exclusive to Canada including Robin Hood®, Five Roses®, Carnation® and Bick's®.

At Smucker, we provide a nurturing, collaborative and inclusive environment giving each employeethe opportunity to contribute and thrive in their own unique way.

We want you to become part ofthe Smucker Family; to become part of our journey of growth and thriving together. Join Smuckerand experience a place where everyone can be their whole self, is respected, included and treatedequitably, has a voice and can make an impact.

Our Company remains rooted in the values established at our founding and as defined by ourBasic and Our Commitment to Each Other.

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Position Title :

Retail Link / CPFR Analyst - 12 month contract

Reports To :

Manager, Customer Planning

Location :

Markham, Ontario (Hybrid)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Collaborative Planning Forecasting Replenishment (CPFR) Analyst position is focused on the management of customer inventory replenishment and demand forecasts at the SKU level leveraging internal and customer-specific tools.

This customer-facing role works closely with the customer, sales, demand / supply planning, and logistics to drive forecast alignment, that ultimately maximizes customer service, on-shelf availability, and smooth promotional execution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS SUMMARY

• Key Customer SC Liaison ability to leverage customer data & relationships to drive forecast alignment, improved customer forecast accuracy, optimize growth & execution.
• Internally, provide analysis to the broader Walmart Sales / Supply Chain teams by delivering actionable insights in order to help build accurate sales / customer demand forecasts and drive sustainable sales growth and supply chain efficiency.
• Assistance in forecast alignment / demand planning through trend analysis, gap analysis, analysis of historical sales performance, inventory levels, promotional plans and market intelligence all to be presented in a compelling manner.
• Proficient use of the Customer’s data sharing tools
• Where gaps to plans are identified, CPFR Analyst is expected to recommend strategic counter measures. Understand customer specific needs and help facilitate / translate into actionable recommendations.
• Key performance indicators for this position include, but are not limited to, Customer In-Stock percentage, Fill Rate, Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Event Performance, & OTIF.
• Facilitate the development and integration of Customer Data / Requirements with JMS data to drive data driven strategies & recommendations (SSBI)
• Manage the implementation of Customer Specific Initiatives
• Lead monthly customer meetings & preparing a monthly customer newsletter.
• Responsible for budgeting and monitoring customer fines & penalties related to fill rate, non-compliance and OTD. Act as a liaison between other Supply Chain functions to implement action plan to address growing fines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate Degree / College Diploma or relevant work experience
• 3+ years of analyst / forecasting / planning or relevant Supply Chain / CPG experience.
• Excellent data management and analytical skills are required; ability to present data in a succinct and relevant way, to help drive recommendations at customer & internally
• Computer savvy advanced excel and adept with Powerpoint
• Experience leveraging customer-specific data systems is an asset / Specifically Walmart’s Retail Link & GRS tools
• Ability & expectation to travel to customer (within GTA) 1x times per month

We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that can add value to ourteam. We encourage you to apply even if you are unsure whether your experience matches everyrequirement above.

Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equalopportunity employer and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, national origin, gender, genderidentity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other legally protected status.

Should you require anyassistance or accommodation within any step of the recruitment and selection process, pleasemake them known when contacted andwewill work with you to help meet your needs.

Accommodation may include but is not limited to an alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter,or Assistive Technology.

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