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Senior Analyst, AI & Automation – Supply Chain Centre of Excellence
Senior Analyst, AI & Automation – Supply Chain Centre of ExcellenceStaples Canada • Richmond Hill, York Region, CA
Senior Analyst, AI & Automation – Supply Chain Centre of Excellence

Senior Analyst, AI & Automation – Supply Chain Centre of Excellence

Staples Canada • Richmond Hill, York Region, CA
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Analyst, AI & Automation – Supply Chain Centre of Excellence

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Responsibilities

The Senior Analyst, AI & Automation – Supply Chain Centre of Excellence supports the Supply Chain Replenishment team by designing, testing, and deploying practical analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that improve forecasting, replenishment, and decision‑making.

AI, Analytics & Automation

  • Build, test, and deploy analytics and AI-enabled solutions to support forecasting, replenishment, and exception management
  • Use Vertex AI and related GCP services to prototype and operationalize models and data‑driven tools
  • Apply automation to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy in replenishment processes
  • Enhance existing tools and models based on performance and user feedback

Rapid Delivery & Continuous Improvement

  • Translate business problems into simple, testable solutions and iterate quickly
  • Develop minimum viable solutions (MVS) to validate value before scaling
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis and exception trends
  • Track and report solution effectiveness using KPIs and dashboards
  • Technical & Business Support

  • Develop and maintain queries, scripts, and data pipelines using SQL and Python
  • Support system enhancements and UAT related to analytics, automation, and AI capabilities
  • Integrate solutions with existing forecasting and replenishment platforms (e.g., JDA / Blue Yonder)
  • Provide documentation and training to support adoption of new tools and processes
  • Collaboration & Enablement

  • Partner with replenishment analysts, IT, and other business partners to deliver solutions
  • Communicate technical concepts in clear, business‑friendly language
  • Act as a technical resource within the Replenishment COE, influencing through expertise
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred
  • Equivalent practical experience will be considered
  • Experience delivering analytics, automation, or data‑driven solutions in a business setting
  • Exposure to forecasting, replenishment, or planning systems is an asset
  • Experience working in agile or fast‑paced environments
  • Hands‑on experience with GCP analytics services and Vertex AI
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for analysis, automation, and prototyping
  • Experience working with large datasets and cloud‑based data platforms
  • Familiarity with basic machine learning and forecasting concepts (not research‑level)
  • Experience integrating analytics or automation into business workflows
  • Benefits

  • Associate discount
  • Health and Dental benefits
  • RRSP / DPSP
  • Performance bonuses
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And more...
  • About Us

    We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

    About The Team

    At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

    We are building an inclusive and diverse team

    Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

    Employment Details

  • Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type : Full‑time
  • Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industry : Retail
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