Analyst, LRE Business Processes. bei Shoppers Drug Mart

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At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.  We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

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Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Analyst, LRE Business Processes to join our Strategic Planning and Project Management team. You will play an integral role in our data and systems setup process, engaging with business partners and participating in projects and initiatives. This position implements processes and governance to ensure data integrity and data standards in our reporting tool as well as builds and leverages automation and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to drive efficiencies in day-to-day LRE tasks.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and facilitate development of reports and application features (regular & ad-hoc) 
• Develop, run, validate and review reports, analyze trends, monitor and maximize operational excellence, and summarize analyses for report end users
• Deliver said analysis & reports in the most effective way possible for the audience through PowerPoint and dashboards
• Create, modify, and enhance new and on-going data reports and scorecards
• Identify opportunities and tools for automation and building dashboards in PowerBI
• Maintain business requirements, functional requirements and technical specification documentation for application and reports
• Assess impact to application and reports due to process changes and improvements 
• Participate in Request for Proposal processes related to LRE workflows
• Document current and future state data, systems, and process workflows
• Contribute to ideas and actions towards continuous improvement of business processes, data quality and reporting within LRE
• Assist with data related technical challenges and perform root cause analysis for Power Platform reporting tool (the Source)
• Data steward for ensuring consistency and accuracy of data in LRE communication tool
• Ability to build and create new process to create efficiencies in the way we work, including involvement in roll out of LRE automation, AI and process reengineering initiatives
• Participate in day-to-day data entry and cleansing activities
• Leverage AI tools to automate, optimize and increase the accuracy of data across LRE functions
• Act as backup for LRE capital tracking responsibilities, including but not limited to project set ups, predevelopment funds, requests for property and store numbers, consolidation of information from systems into the Source and troubleshooting of any issues from Tango to SAP
• Act as backup for LRE capital planning responsibilities, including but not limited to consolidation and sharing of capital planning materials, stakeholder coordination and communication for all capital meetings, documentation and compliance of meeting minutes and signing of CE3 materials and tracking of key project information and details in the Source

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in Business, Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent related experience
• Exceptional computer skills (MS Excel and quantitative and statistical analysis tools), experience with Power Platform is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge and understanding of relational databases and querying ability using Advanced Excel, DAX, VBA Macro, SQL is a key skill
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Enjoys working in an environment of fast paced change and ambiguity
• Well developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• An extraordinary teammate with strong detail orientation is important
• Must be able to manage time effectively through flexibility and prioritization
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with a willingness to take initiative and learn new skills

Note

• This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all tasks or responsibilities that may be required. The successful candidate may be assigned additional duties as necessary to meet the needs of the organization
• We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. 

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Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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