Analyst, Master Data

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.

Does working with some of Canada's most versatile minds in innovation supporting retail, digital consumer solutions and analytical platforms excite you? Loblaw Technology & Analytics powers game-changing retail solutions, giving our customers the ability to live their lives well.

Come work with a team that values diverse ideas, prioritizes a culture of inclusion and develops our talent from within. Loblaw Technology & Analytics gives you the chance to excel and helps you to strive for success in a big way. Keep reading to learn more!

Article Analyst, Data Operations, Brampton, ON

We have an exciting opportunity for an analyst to join our Data Operation Article team. You will play an integral role in our article setup process, engaging with business partners and participating in projects and initiatives. This position implements processes and governance to ensure data integrity and data standards. The Master Data Analyst will have a primary master data element for which they will be responsible for as well as a secondary element to maintain.

What You’ll Do:

• Support & implement established data standards and guidelines that relates to Enterprise Data Policies and Procedures in Article Creation and Article Maintenance
• Provide store support and conduct work in a timely manner
• Proactively supervise data accuracy and facilitate required data corrective actions with business owners, like Merchandising Team, Supply Chain, Costing, Vendors and other internal groups
• Contribute to ideas and actions towards continuous improvement of processes within Master Data and Data Quality
• Partner in resolving master data discrepancies, SLA (Service Level Agreement) impacts, or other operational challenges affected by master data issues
• Participate in day-to-day data cleansing activities.
• Build, modify and improve new and ongoing data reports
• Maintain good communication with business partners regarding master data requests. Proactively pursue all information required for the completion of work assignments

What You Bring:

• Post-Secondary education in Business or related field, or equivalent related experience
• Store level retail experience is an asset
• Must have intermediate to advance Microsoft Office skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required
• Strong analytical and systems thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work in teams, influence others and manage conflict
• Ability to work based upon specific timelines and dependencies
• Experience/knowledge with SAP and SQL/Python/R/SAS/Panda/Jupyter is an asset

What Loblaw Offers You

We offer flexibility and balance, and an environment that sets you up for success no matter where your workspace is located.

Here, you will find a phenomenal team to help you achieve your goals as you help us achieve ours! Work in our fast-paced, exciting Technology environment, helping our stores, colleagues and customers every day.

Loblaw colleagues also enjoy:

Work Perks Program

• On-site Fitness Centre, Basketball & Volleyball courts, Ice Rink, Dry Cleaning services (1PCC Office)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Online Learning
• Pension & Benefits
• Paid Vacation

If you're up to the challenge, then we would love to hear from you.

At Loblaw, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. 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.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity where differences are valued and supported. Commitment to being an equal opportunity employer is a priority to us, and we encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs.

Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants