Some of what you will do:
The Process Automation Engineer - 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.

Job Description
The Process Automation Engineer - 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.

This role focuses on rapid experimentation and deployment of solutions using cloud‑based analytics and AI tools, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Vertex AI. The emphasis is on delivering business value quickly through iterative development rather than long‑cycle enterprise builds.

Specifically, You Will
Artificial Intelligence, 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 easy, testable solutions and iterate quickly

Develop minimum viable solutions to validate value before scaling

Identify continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis and exception trends

Track and report solution effectiveness using Key Performance Indexes 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 Artificial Intelligence 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

Physical Demands/working Conditions
Office environment - Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some Of What You Need
Technical Skills & Knowledge

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

Analytical & Business Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to translate business questions into practical technical solutions

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Results‑oriented, with comfort working in iterative and ambiguous environments

Experience

5+ years' 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred

Equivalent practical experience will be considered

Some Of What You Will Get

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

And more...

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📌 Process Automation Engineer – Supply Chain Replenishment Center of Excellence (Ontario)
🏢 Staples Canada
📍 Ontario