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Supply Chain Business Analyst
ROBINSON
Greater Vancouver, CAN
Full Time
Mid
3 days ago
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About the Role
ROBINSON seeks a Supply Chain Business Analyst to provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and process-optimization support across the supply chain organization. You will develop dashboards, analyze data, support demand planning, and collaborate with Sales, Inventory, and Operations teams.
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ExcelPower BITableauERP SystemsSupply Chain AnalyticsForecasting
Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPI tracking tools to monitor supply chain performance
- Analyze supply chain data across forecasting, inventory, procurement, and logistics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Conduct root cause analyses on service failures, forecast variances, and inventory challenges
- Support the development of data governance standards and ensure data integrity across systems
- Support demand planning cycles through trend analysis, modeling, and scenario planning
- Evaluate forecast accuracy and partner with teams to improve inputs and assumptions
- Collaborate with Sales and Inventory teams to align demand forecasts with budgets and category growth plans
- Assess end to end supply chain processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and standardization
- Support ERP enhancements, functional improvements, and system implementation projects
- Prepare business cases, cost benefit analyses, and operational assessments to drive continuous improvement
- Act as the central strategic bridge between Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Logistics
- Work closely with Inventory, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Sales teams to support strategic and operational initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in supply chain analytics, business analysis, or a similar analytical supply chain function
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience using data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
- Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools
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Job Overview
- Reporting to the Director, Inventory Management, the Supply Chain Business Analyst provides analytical, forecasting, reporting, and process optimization support across the supply chain organization.
- This role focuses on developing insights, improving systems and processes, and supporting data driven decisions that enhance inventory performance, forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and the overall customer experience.
What you will do
- Develop, enhance, and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPI tracking tools to monitor supply chain performance.
- Analyze supply chain data across forecasting, inventory, procurement, and logistics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Conduct root cause analyses on service failures, forecast variances, and inventory challenges.
- Support the development of data governance standards and ensure data integrity across systems.
- Support demand planning cycles through trend analysis, modeling, and scenario planning.
- Evaluate forecast accuracy and partner with teams to improve inputs and assumptions.
- Collaborate with Sales and Inventory teams to align demand forecasts with budgets and category growth plans.
- Assess end to end supply chain processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and standardization.
- Support ERP enhancements, functional improvements, and system implementation projects.
- Prepare business cases, cost benefit analyses, and operational assessments to drive continuous improvement.
- Act as the central strategic bridge, connecting the dots between Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Logistics.
- Work closely with Inventory, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Sales teams to support strategic and operational initiatives.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in supply chain analytics, business analysis, or a similar analytical supply chain function.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience using data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
- Certifications: SCMP, CPIM, CSCP, or other relevant designations considered an asset.
About ROBINSON
- Family owned ROBINSON is a leading Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, and lighting products.
- Serves customers in the construction industry and retail home improvement markets through a network of 32 distribution warehouses and showrooms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.
- ROBINSON has earned Platinum status among Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Compensation
- Starting pay based on skills and experience: CAD 57,000 to CAD 75,000 per year in BC.
- Supplemented with monthly bonus opportunities, annual profit share, wellness days, RRSP program and a generous benefits package.
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