Senior Forecasting Analytics Consultant

What you’ll do:

The goal of the Forecasting and Inventory Support team is to enable Canadian Tire to become the top forecasting retailer in the world, and to drive best-in-class inventory management.  We own the processes, tools and reports used in product forecasting.  We use data science, analysis and business knowledge to transform data into insights that can be actioned.  We work closely with Category Business Management, Forecasting, Replenishment, Allocations, Promotions and IT teams. We are constantly striving to challenge the way we think, improve the way we operate and drive results. 

The Senior Forecasting Analytics Consultant develops predictive models that can be integrated into key merchandising decisions (assortment selection, pricing strategy, product forecasting and replenishment).  You will conduct traditional and machine learning analytics to identify and quantify cause-and-effect relationships, build/optimize tools that are used by Forecast Analysts, and design/publish digestible reporting on key business metrics.  You will play a key role in the delivery of our advanced analytics roadmap and the development of predictive modelling/machine learning capabilities, while continuing to support the business with traditional analysis and established processes.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Use predictive/statistical modelling techniques and traditional analytics to identify and quantify sales drivers, conduct what-if scenario analysis and measure the causal impacts
• Work with the Merchandising, Forecasting, and Promotions teams to ensure model predictions are consistent with business expertise, explainable and efficiently integrated into processes
• Design and build tools/reporting that is user friendly and actionable
• Plan, track and manage multiple projects and requests – these initiatives can range from formal long-term project implementations, medium-scale process improvement initiatives, urgent system/tool support issues, or quick ad-hoc analysis requests
• Proactively identify opportunities and deliver data-supported insights to Merchandising and Forecasting, to help improve the accuracy of forecasts and key business decisions
• Provide leadership and direction to the team, including training and coaching in advanced analytics
• Ensure the forecasting systems, reports and EUC tools are operational and support the business processes; lead projects to implement new functionality, including automation
• Act as a subject matter expert for Forecasting processes and provide expertise and direction in special projects

What you bring:

The dynamic environment requires individuals with a cross functional background, excellent organizational skills, experience working in a project environment, advanced analytical ability, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.

• 4+ years work experience in various roles within forecasting, analytics, merchandising or supply chain. 
• University degree in engineering, math, computer science, statistics, business or related field
• Proficiency with programming in Python, Spark, SQL. Knowledge of R and VBA would also be an asset.
• Direct experience with data science / machine learning models, including successful implementations & productionizing of projects.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and data mining skills with the ability to summarize and deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
• Experience with cloud computing architectures supporting data science and analytics workloads; hands-on experience with platforms such as Azure and Databricks is considered an asset.
• Experience applying generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency is considered an asset.
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Power BI, Access, Excel, Database systems.
• Results-oriented, with proven project and time management skills (planning, prioritizing, executing, delegating, and tracking).
• Business mindset with an understanding of the retail industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and motivate peers as well as others without direct authority.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

• Other perks to support your well-being

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Broadband Salary Range: $64,000 – $106,000 CAD.

Our typical hiring range is between $64,000 and $85,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role. 

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations  

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.