In this role you will plan and perform expediting activities to ensure the timely delivery of purchase orders to distribution facilities for service to customers. What you’ll do: Use the database application to complete tracking of past due and delayed POs consolidating and documenting reasons Partner with vendors, buyers, transport leads, DC leads, outside carriers to resolve issues of past due and delayed POs quickly Liaise between teams – implement new reporting when required to track key metrics Communicate to impacted teams for any Service Level protection actions – picking up earlier, improve performance of responsible parties. Ad hoc problem solving, data analysis and investigation of issues related to vendor production and shipping delays and solution creation Create utilization reporting to help build plans that align with business priorities (promotional and high margin product) to mitigate equipment disruptions. Maintain reporting metrics regarding vendor readiness, pick up progress and delivery timelines. Create action plans in coordination with partner departments using key drivers in service level detractors and the requirements to fulfill service level metrics. Provide daily and weekly updates to business leadership on key areas of focus where support is required Analyze issues and data to find opportunities for system optimization and present results to leadership Through the evolution of the role, build reporting capabilities based on business requirements Establish relationships with vendors, buyers, transport leads, DC leads and outside carriers for the successful execution of initiatives Support system project of database app creation towards ensuring that the functional design and delivered solutions meet business requirements Lead joint decision making and functional design with supply chain functions on the build and delivery of the application Ensures Loblaw Technology and Supply Chain system experts jointly build Loblaw Technology business requirement documents, functional designs, and testing strategies Ensure standardized configuration, process, reporting in systems delivery and documentation Lead the maintenance of standardized database documentation, business operational definitions, data identification and sourcing, educational and training material for application solution What you’ll need: 1-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain or business operations role would be an asset University or College degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related Demonstrated success with the planning and execution of system projects with multiple teams or business partners Analytical and organizational skills; committed to meeting deadlines and targets Comfort working in a highly flexible environment independently and collectively Thorough with strong organizational, project and time management skills with ability to adapt to change Ability to problem-solving, conduct and identify root cause analysis. Strong communication abilities Experience with spreadsheet software and inventory management tools Microsoft Power Platform - Experience with Microsoft Power Automate a strong asset Dynamic 365, VBA Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio etc.) Curious Mindset – trouble shooter – Logical Thinking Solution focused, creative and technical capabilities to fulfill unique business demands Comfort working various levels of leadership We offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to creating accessible environments for colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process. Hiring Range: $52,000.00 - $71,500.00 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr