Job Description

Kitchener, Canada
Logistics Analyst | Contract
The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for providing planning and logistics support related to new product launches. This role supports forecasting, material planning, and logistics coordination to ensure timely and accurate execution of launch activities across global distribution centers while maintaining data integrity within SAP/APO systems.
Responsibilities:

• Support planning and logistics activities related to new product launches, including tracking materials and logistics progress pre- and post-launch
• Create, maintain, and distribute global sales forecast templates to support local and regional product launches
• Collect, analyze, and consolidate GC/DC forecast inputs and provide summarized insights to key stakeholders
• Maintain and update new product and forecast data within SAP/APO, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Monitor GC/DC forecast entries and validate correct input within company planning systems
• Provide front-line SAP/APO support to GC/DC teams when data entry or system issues arise
• Maintain backorder reports, identify critical component shortages, and support investigation and resolution efforts
• Run system queries and update KPI and performance reports used in weekly planning and logistics meetings

More about you:

• Post-secondary education with a degree or diploma in a related field
• Relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, planning, or a related analytical role
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP/APO or ERP/MRP planning systems is an asset
• Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to support evolving business needs

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go all in and learn, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone, please contact Sonova HR.
What we offer:

• Exciting and challenging work environment

• Collaborative culture
• Opportunities for continuous self-improvement
• Opportunities for flexible hybrid model work environment
• A company that values diversity and inclusion
• Rich benefits plan including wellness benefit, paramedical (massage therapist, naturopath, etc.) and competitive compensation including variable component and employer match on pension contributions
• Mentorship program and career development plans

Sonova Canada is now a certified Great Place to Work May 2024- May 2025.
How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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