Analyst, Supply Chain (12-18 month Contract)

Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as a Supply Chain Analyst, you’ll become an important team member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless -join us!

What will you do?

• Develop forecast models in Excel to manage inventory internally and with strategic vendors, resolve supply constraints by identifying and sourcing substitute products and working with Product Management and Operations to ensure product availability
• Develop and manage relationships with strategic vendors to proactively manage product forecast and supply for highly seasonal HVAC business
• Projecting inventory levels and out of stock to identify areas of risk and implementing mitigation strategies
• Utilize quantitative skills to analyze, validate, manipulate and manage large amounts of data, to assess a situation and ultimately present recommendations for resolution
• Source new products as defined by Product Management, collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure supply chain is prepared in advance of launch
• Calculate financial impact of vendor price changes, leverage consumption and historical factors to determine annual spend impact to be used in negotiations with suppliers
• Generate and publish vendor scorecards monthly, measuring critical supply chain KPI’s
• Develop and publish various Supply Chain reports
• Assess existing process and identify continuous improvement opportunities, ensure processes and work instructions are documented
• Master data management in purchasing, inventory and invoice software

What do we offer?

• The tools you need to succeed - including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success - the only limit is your potential

• A great benefits plan for you / your family
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• A variety of perks for high-performing Team Members including the chance to win and be part of our annual President’s Club trip to a tropical destination
• Award-winning and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team

What do you bring?

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Supply Chain related role
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Analytics with focus on Supply Chain, Operations and Vendor Management, Supply Chain certifications are preferred
• Fundamental understanding of Supply Chain, logistics and inventory management concepts are required
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, substantial attention to detail
• Ability to extract data from various systems and build reporting in Excel that leverages multiple data sources and business logic/rules
• End to end process thinker, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, extensive experience using an ERP system is required
• Ability to think outside the box and identify practical solutions
• Proven communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with various and diverse internal and external contacts; ability to manage up and interact effectively with management
• Strong team player, motivated to exceed expectations and a desire to learn, ability to work independently as required.

Why Reliance?

As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort® (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and Team Members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for four consecutive years since 2019. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, wellness, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit www.reliancehomecomfort.com.

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