Job Description

Description :

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, ON the RUN, Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane.

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We\xe2\x80\x99re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Demand Planning Analyst

Team and Location: STaR - Calgary, AB

Minimum Starting Salary from: $ 76,000 /year

Position Summary:

Parkland has established a Demand Planning team for fuel supply across Canada, the US, and the Caribbean. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team as we create value chain systems, processes, training, and teams. This role will play an integral part in the creation of a new value chain function and capability at Parkland \xe2\x80\x93 if you are looking for the opportunity to make your mark at a fast-moving, quickly-growing leader in fuel, and be recognized for it, this role is for you!

The Demand Planning Analyst will be responsible for day to day and strategic analysis of supply data, market demand, market indicators, and results for Parkland Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s Fuel Demand Planning activities. Specific functions include the maintenance of Anaplan models, data retrieval systems, and optimization processes which will ensure Parkland\xe2\x80\x99s customer-facing operations teams have visibility and analytics to support pricing and operational decisions. The Analyst will need to provide reporting and dashboards to enable others to interpret market factors, trends, customer demand, product costs and locations. The ability to interpret data, maintain systems and processes, and implement change to drive profitability will be essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position will be an agent for change; working within cross-functional teams within various internal and external organizations, and ensuring best practices are followed. The Analyst will utilize strong data analytics to drive the team\xe2\x80\x99s strategic decisions.
• The Analyst will be responsible for contributing to multiple high-profile projects simultaneously, while supporting decision-making and process implementation. The candidate should have leadership experience, as well as demonstrated successes thriving in cross-functional environments. Fuel experience is preferred.
• This is a high impact, highly visible, multi-market position in the Value Chain organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven ability to operate on cross-functional teams through collaboration, and consensus-building, preferably on a value chain team
• A strong and proven bias towards action and change leadership
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, preferably in engineering, mathematics, technology, finance, business, or science, but relevant experience will be considered for other degrees
• 2+ years data analytics experience, preferably in value chain
• Anaplan experience highly preferred
• A background in fuel supply and products is an asset
• Strong computer skills beyond MS Office suite, preference for value chain systems and for coding ability
• Willingness and ability to travel \xe2\x80\x93 some overnights will be required within Canada. Potential opportunity to travel to USA / Caribbean.
• Strong analytical and market research skills
• Ability to negotiate successful outcomes
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, both internally and externally
• Ability to understand, synthesize and extract insights from large amounts of data and market information
• Strong collaboration and communication written/verbal skills are key

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program \xe2\x80\x93 earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close on July 31, 2023 or when a successful candidate is found.

#LI-AD1

Parkland Income Fund