Pricing Analyst (7 Month Term Contract)

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Analyst to join our Central Pricing Analytics team. You will have the opportunity to assist and support the design, build, and the execution of processes and infrastructure related to reporting and analytics. This includes but is not limited to supporting the collection and storage of competitor price check information, introducing and implementing a quantifiable cleansing methodology, building and generating accurate and relevant reporting that supports business decisions. You will be involved in optimization projects, engaging with business partners and participating in projects and initiatives. #LI-Hybrid

What You'll Do:

• Setup and maintain competitive price check assignments and related data elements

• Define business reporting needs through interaction with partners across various levels of the organization

• Design, build, implement, and audit relevant reporting to support business decisions

• Complete as hoc analysis and projects (i.e. review of competitor pricing behaviours and/or price zones, analysis of regional issues/trends, implementation of one-time price checks)

• Review and analyze daily reports to ensure completeness and data accuracy and action accordingly.

• Analyze, explain, and assist in resolving systems and business process related inquiries from business community

What You Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or related experience in a technical field

• Experience with data platforms and querying tools is an asset (e.g. Google Cloud Platform, Teradata, SQL, SAS, Python)

• Power BI or Power Apps knowledge would be an asset

• Strong data management skills and ability to generate relevant business insights from large volumes of sophisticated data

• Must possess a detailed, analytical, and logical way of approaching problems

• Successfully handle multiple projects and prioritize work in order to meet timelines

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) 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.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.