Manager, Commodities Jobs

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Reports to: Director, Centre of Store Commodities

The Manager, Commodities manages cost change proposals & commodity expertise for Centre of Store (health & beauty, drug, home & entertainment) by reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating changes to product costs and producing materials to support Loblaw key strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure that Loblaw Companies has the best cost of goods.

Accountabilities:

Cost Increase Management

• Facilitate the process of each negotiation. This requires coordinating with other members of the commodities team, costing, procurement, and merchandising
• Review, analyze, quantify, and communicate findings on supplier-proposed cost changes, working collaboratively with the Director on high-impact accounts
• As needed, meet with suppliers to advocate Loblaw Companies position with partner groups to drive successful resolution

Cost Improvement & Strategic Sourcing

• Leverage business trends along with category and supplier performance data to identify specific opportunities requiring attention through cost reductions
• Enable cost improvement throughout the business from available market data and performance insights. Build materials supporting these initiatives and lead conversations with vendors to deliver results

Process Improvement

• Work with the team to expand on other incremental business opportunities for the commodities team including process automation, improvement of commodity market analytics publications, and joint buying opportunities
• Partner with costing team, Procurement and our vendors to socialize compliance policies, and ensure adherence to our required practices

Requirements:

• Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills including some experience with macros
• University degree in business, economics, mathematics, or a related field
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; a curious and creative problem solver with an ability to apply new knowledge
• Ability and willingness to defend work in the face of pushback while exhibiting utmost professionalism
• Strong written and verbal communication, and time management skills
• 2-3 years related experience with foundational understanding of commodity markets, procurement, or merchandising
• Ability to self-initiate and work independently and as part of a team

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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.

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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.