Some of what you will do:

The Inventory Planning & Replenishment Sr Analyst plays a key role in managing a complex inventory portfolio and supporting the development of inventory strategies that improve service, inventory productivity, and overall supply chain performance. This role requires solid analytical capability, sound decision-making, and the ability to influence outcomes across vendors and internal business partners. The Senior Analyst is expected to proactively identify risks and opportunities, recommend data-driven solutions, and help drive improvements in key performance indicators. The role also contributes to a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-focused team environment by sharing insights, supporting peers, and helping mature inventory planning and replenishment practices.

Job Description

Some of what you will do:

The Inventory Planning & Replenishment Sr Analyst plays a key role in managing a complex inventory portfolio and supporting the development of inventory strategies that improve service, inventory productivity, and overall supply chain performance. This role requires strong analytical capability, sound decision-making, and the ability to influence outcomes across vendors and internal business partners. The Senior Analyst is expected to proactively identify risks and opportunities, recommend data-driven solutions, and help drive improvements in key performance indicators. The role also contributes to a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-focused team environment by sharing insights, supporting peers, and helping mature inventory planning and replenishment practices.

Specifically, You Will

INVENTORY PLANNING & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (40%)





Portfolio Management

- Manage inventory performance across an assigned portfolio, including in-stock levels, inventory turns, weeks of supply, fill rate, aged inventory, and excess inventory.
- Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels, working capital, vendor constraints, promotional activity, and business priorities.
- Support open-to-buy planning, inventory investment decisions, and excess inventory reduction initiatives.

Inventory Planning

- Maintain and optimize key planning inputs, including forecasts, safety stock, lead times, order cycles, minimum order quantities, and service level assumptions.
- Identify root causes of inventory issues, recommend and execute practical actions to improve performance.
- Translate business priorities into clear execution plans and escalation risks with recommended solutions.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIP & VENDOR MANAGEMENT (30%)

Vendor Management

- Partner with vendors to address supply constraints, improve fill rates, lead times, and overall service performance.
- Track commitments and follow up with internal and external partners to support timely execution.

Cross-Functional Partnership

- Work closely with Merchandising, Sales, Operations,



and other business partners to align inventory plans with promotions, assortment changes, seasonal demand, and customer requirements.
- Perform scenario planning and provide clear, data-driven recommendations to support inventory, purchasing, and vendor decisions.
- Influence outcomes through strong communication, effective relationship-building, and constructive challenge where appropriate.

DATA ANALYSIS, REPORTING & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (15%)

Data Analysis

- Use planning systems and analytical tools to assess portfolio performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
- Support more proactive and exception-based planning by identifying service or inventory risks before they impact results.

Reporting

- Build or enhance reports, dashboards, and analytical models to support inventory decision-making.

Process Improvement

- Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities to streamline recurring analysis, improve processes, and automate manual work.
- Share technical knowledge and planning best practices to support team capability and continuous improvement.

TEAM CONTRIBUTION & ACCOUNTABILITY (15%)

Team Contribution

- Contribute to a collaborative and accountable team environment.
- Provide informal guidance and support to peers through knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption.
- Contribute to the continued maturity of inventory planning and replenishment processes, tools, and routines.

Accountability

- Demonstrate ownership of portfolio results while supporting shared business objectives.
- Communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations clearly and professionally.

Some Of What You Need

📌 Senior Analyst (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Staples Canada
📍 Richmond Hill