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Senior Analyst, AI & Automation – Supply Chain Centre of Excellence

Staples
Full-time
On-site
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Description

 

Some of what you will do:

The Senior Analyst, AI & Automation – Supply Chain Centre of Excellence supports the Supply Chain Replenishment team by designing, testing, and deploying practical analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that improve forecasting, replenishment, and decision-making.

This role focuses on rapid experimentation and deployment of solutions using cloud-based analytics and AI tools, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Vertex AI. The emphasis is on delivering business value quickly through iterative development rather than long-cycle enterprise builds.

 

Specifically, You Will:
AI, Analytics & Automation
•    Build, test, and deploy analytics and AI-enabled solutions to support forecasting, replenishment, and exception management
•    Use Vertex AI and related GCP services to prototype and operationalize models and data-driven tools
•    Apply automation to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy in replenishment processes
•    Enhance existing tools and models based on performance and user feedback
Rapid Delivery & Continuous Improvement
•    Translate business problems into simple, testable solutions and iterate quickly
•    Develop minimum viable solutions (MVS) to validate value before scaling
•    Identify continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis and exception trends
•    Track and report solution effectiveness using KPIs and dashboards

Technical & Business Support
•    Develop and maintain queries, scripts, and data pipelines using SQL and Python
•    Support system enhancements and UAT related to analytics, automation, and AI capabilities
•    Integrate solutions with existing forecasting and replenishment platforms (e.g., JDA / Blue Yonder)
•    Provide documentation and training to support adoption of new tools and processes
Collaboration & Enablement
•    Partner with replenishment analysts, IT, and other business partners to deliver solutions
•    Communicate technical concepts in clear, business-friendly language
•    Act as a technical resource within the Replenishment COE, influencing through expertise
 

Some of what you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred
  • Equivalent practical experience will be considered
  • Experience delivering analytics, automation, or data-driven solutions in a business setting
  • Exposure to forecasting, replenishment, or planning systems is an asset
  • Experience working in agile or fast-paced environments
  • Hands-on experience with GCP analytics services and Vertex AI
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for analysis, automation, and prototyping
  • Experience working with large datasets and cloud-based data platforms
  • Familiarity with basic machine learning and forecasting concepts (not research-level)
  • Experience integrating analytics or automation into business workflows

 

 

Some of what you will get:

  • Associate discount
  • Health and Dental benefits
  • RRSP/DPSP
  • Performance bonuses
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And more...

 

 

 

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