Inventory Analyst

About the Company

Export Packers Company Limited is a multi-faceted, growth-oriented international food company. Since 1937, this privately owned family company based in Ontario, Canada, has built itself into a global food expert, providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to its industry partners. The company’s success is driven by its dedicated employees' professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our Head office is located in Brampton, Ontario.

Role Summary

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for analyzing sales, forecast, supply, and inventory data to support effective replenishment planning and inventory optimization across assigned sales divisions and product categories. This role provides actionable insights to Sales, Buyers, Demand Planning, and senior management, identifying inventory risks and opportunities while leveraging ERP and BI tools to improve inventory levels, service levels, and overall supply chain efficiency. The successful candidate is an independent problem solver with strong analytical skills who can work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels across assigned sales divisions and item categories, identifying risks, opportunities, and actions required to meet business requirements.
• Analyze sales, forecasts, supply, inventory turns, service levels, and replenishment data to develop and maintain item-level inventory and replenishment strategies.
• Maintain strong collaboration with Sales on assigned item-category forecasts, incorporating business requirements and market insights into inventory planning.
• Work closely with Buyers to ensure replenishment plans are executed effectively and inventory levels are maintained appropriately.
• Report to senior management on inventory levels, risks, trends, and other inventory-related issues, providing clear recommendations and actionable insights.
• Leverage ERP and BI tools to analyze inventory data and identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels and improve replenishment planning.
• Develop and maintain regular and ad-hoc inventory, replenishment, and analytical reports to support business decision-making.
• Identify reporting efficiencies and opportunities to streamline Demand Planning analysis, reduce duplication, and improve collaboration among analysts.
• Periodically review designated areas of analysis as directed, identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and inventory management.
• Act as an independent problem solver, working with Sales, Buyers, Demand Planning, and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when analyzing data, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring appropriate corrections are made.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

• 5 to 7 years of experience in inventory analysis, demand planning, replenishment, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.
• Post-secondary education in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP and/or BI reporting tools; Microsoft 365 and Power BI experience are assets.
• Experience analyzing sales forecasts, inventory turns, service levels, safety stock, and replenishment requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for Buyers, Sales, Operations, and senior management.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in food, retail grocery, foodservice, distribution, or import/export environments is an asset.
• Independent thinker with sound judgment and the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Positive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• This position is based in a professional office setting, with work primarily performed at a desk using a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Hybrid – 1 day work from home per week
• Summer hours
• Competitive vacation and Personal day policy
• Employee Discounts on consumables
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Benefits
• RRSP Match Program

The annual base salary for this role is expected to fall between $70,000 and $90,000.

This is an existing vacancy.

Export Packers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with Export Packers in accordance with Federal and provincial laws.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Export Packers has an Accommodation Policy as part of our hiring process. Should you require accommodation, please advise the People & Culture Department.

Please note: A criminal background check is required for all candidates and will be conducted in the final stages of the hiring process. This will be facilitated by our team, with full details provided during the selection process.