The Forecasting and Inventory Support team at Canadian Tire aims to enable the company to become the top forecasting retailer in the world and to drive best-in-class inventory management. The Senior Forecasting Analytics Consultant develops predictive models integrated into key merchandising decisions including assortment selection, pricing strategy, product forecasting, and replenishment.

Responsibilities

Use predictive/statistical modelling techniques and traditional analytics to identify and quantify sales drivers, conduct what-if scenario analysis, and measure causal impacts

Work with Merchandising, Forecasting, and Promotions teams to ensure model predictions are consistent with business expertise, explainable, and efficiently integrated into processes

Design and build user-friendly and actionable tools and reporting

Plan, track, and manage multiple projects and requests ranging from long-term implementations to urgent system/tool support issues and quick ad-hoc analysis

Proactively identify opportunities and deliver data-supported insights to Merchandising and Forecasting to improve forecast accuracy and key business decisions

Provide leadership and direction to the team, including training and coaching in advanced analytics

Ensure forecasting systems, reports, and EUC tools are operational and support business processes; lead projects to implement recent functionality including automation





Act as subject matter expert for Forecasting processes and provide expertise in special projects

Requirements

4+ years of work experience in forecasting, analytics, merchandising, or supply chain

University degree in engineering, math, computer science, statistics, business, or related field

Proficiency with Python, Spark, and SQL; knowledge of R and VBA is an asset

Direct experience with data science and machine learning models, including successful implementations and productionizing of projects

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data mining skills

Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Azure and Databricks is an asset

Experience applying generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance analysis and reporting is an asset

Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Power BI, Access, Excel, and database systems

Results-oriented with proven project and time management skills

Business mindset with understanding of the retail industry

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence peers without direct authority

Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentation abilities

Compensation & Benefits Broadband salary range: $64,000 – $106,000 CAD. Typical hiring range: $64,000 – $85,000 CAD. Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, mental health benefits of $5,000 per year, product discounts, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and career growth opportunities.

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📌 Senior Forecasting Analytics Consultant (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Toronto