Process and automation specialist
- Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
The Pricing and Master Data team is seeking a Process and Automation Specialist. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated solutions to optimize processes related to pricing management, product management, and master data.
Your primary mandate will be to accelerate the time-to-market for price changes and new products, improve data quality and integrity, and reduce manual interventions prone to errors. You will also contribute to the development of analytical tools and dashboards (Power BI) to provide product management and leadership with better visibility into key indicators.
You will collaborate closely with the Pricing, Master Data, Product Management, and IT teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions aligned with business needs. This position requires a profile heavily focused on programming, combined with a strong understanding of operational and commercial realities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop automated solutions (Python, VBA, SQL, Power Platform, or other relevant tools) to optimize processes related to pricing, products, and master data.
- Design and maintain scripts and tools for the automated processing of supplier price lists and mass updates.
- Automate processes related to product status changes, contract price adjustments, and retail price updates.
- Implement automated controls to improve data integrity and reduce discrepancies or errors.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and performance indicators in Power BI to enhance KPI visibility.
- Document developed solutions and ensure their ongoing maintenance (run & maintain) and evolution.
- Proactively identify new automation opportunities within the team.
- Act as a technical reference for automation and data structuring.
- Train and support internal users during the deployment of new tools.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration (analytical profile), or a relevant field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience minimum in process development and automation.
- Proficiency in a programming language or equivalent (Python is an asset).
- Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
- Experience developing dashboards with Power BI.
- Excellent, advanced mastery of Excel.
- Understanding of business processes related to Pricing, product management, or master data (a major asset).
- Experience with an ERP (e.g., Microsoft D, KARMAK) is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English, both spoken and written. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada.
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BENEFITS AND PERKS
When you work at UAP, you get benefits that meet your needs, whatever your personal or family situation.
The health of our team members and their families is a top priority.
Which is why we offer several programs to support you through life’s milestones and unexpected hurdles.
Benefits and perks
BENEFITS PROGRAM
BENEFITS PROGRAM
Choose the level of coverage that suits your needs
Choose the level of coverage that suits your needs
Our flexible benefit plan lets you choose the level of coverage that suits you and your family situation. Furthermore, UAP offers you free life and short-term disability insurance, as well as flex credits to assist in your benefit premium, cover certain expenses or to be used as savings (group RRSP, group TFSA, RESP). Interesting, isn’t it?
PAID TIME OFF
PAID TIME OFF
Maintain a healthy work-life balance
Maintain a healthy work-life balance
Even the most dedicated of employees still needs a break now and then. That’s why we have an attractive vacation policy and offer personal days off.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Get the recognition you deserve for your achievements
Get the recognition you deserve for your achievements
Recognition is part of our corporate culture, which is why we’ve introduced a formal recognition program for our team members. UAP employees can give and receive recognitions and redeem their points for gifts!
VIRTUAL HEALTH CARE AND EFAP
VIRTUAL HEALTH CARE AND EFAP
Keep up with your health with a convenient and effective telemedicine service
Keep up with your health with a convenient and effective telemedicine service
Do you have quick, easy access to a health care professional? With our Dialogue virtual health care service, there’s no need to wait in line. You and your family will be able to receive quality care for your physical and mental health concerns in a timely manner. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) wellness services such as legal, financial and more! All provided free of charge by UAP.
DISCOUNT PROGRAM
DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Enjoy discounts in our stores and preferential prices from our partners
Enjoy discounts in our stores and preferential prices from our partners
We offer preferential prices on products distributed by UAP, as well as discounts on the purchase of products from long-standing partners: vehicles, computers, insurance, personal training packages, etc.
REFERRAL PROGRAM
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Earn money by referring candidates
Earn money by referring candidates
When a team member refers a candidate, our Talent Acquisition team quickly assesses the person’s hiring potential. You could receive a referral bonus of up to $1,500 per hire!
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM
We offer several options to help you plan for the future
We offer several options to help you plan for the future
Our retirement savings program includes three plans: a defined contribution plan, a group registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), and a group tax-free savings account (TFSA). We also offer a registered education savings plan (RESP) and the opportunity to benefit from GPC’s future growth through the GPC employee stock purchase plan. Together, these plans make it easier to save for retirement and help you reach your financial goals with peace of mind.
GLOBAL HEALTH
GLOBAL HEALTH
Your overall well-being is important to us
Your overall well-being is important to us
At UAP, creating a culture that promotes workplace well-being and quality of life is a top priority. We know it’s not always easy to juggle work and everyday life. That’s why we’re committed to supporting you and providing the tools you need to adopt a healthy lifestyle and achieve work-life balance.
Development and
career progression
At UAP, you’re in charge of your career. Our promise is to support you along the way.
We give you all the necessary tools for your professional development, including: a wide selection of e-learning content, various programs such as: academic studies reimbursement, succession planning, internal mobility, mentorship for women and much more. We multiply your possibilities.