Job Description

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

Location: 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we\xe2\x80\x99re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we\xe2\x80\x99re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Reporting directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Procurement, the incumbent supports all data management systems \xe2\x80\x93 CRx, Kroll KCM, MMS, and SAP \xe2\x80\x93 for pricing and product listings, Dedicated Supplier Product (DSP) maintenance, deals and allowances, vendor information, etc. In addition, the incumbent will coordinate their work with the work of team members within the Pharmacy Procurement Team while assisting in the general administration/management of product inventory and supply issues and implementation of specific programs to maximize sales, gross margin dollars and improve market share.

What You\'ll Do:

• Add and maintain products in CRx, Kroll (KCM) and SAP to support enterprise wide dispensing and supply chain functions which include:

• Monitor, maintain and manage DSPs (Dedicated Supplier Products)
• Execute vendor price changes and analyze discrepancies to ensure all product pricing are up to date and accurate and where required liaise with vendors.
• Implement, maintain and monitor all product listing information and liaise with Pharmaceutical Partnerships and QA to ensure listing details are up to date and accurate within the Distribution centre
• Review and update all provincial formularies to ensure all pricing are aligned with provincial drug benefit coverage.
• Support various internal teams by providing data from all data management systems we manage.
• Provide second level pharmacy support to Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw and Medisystem sites for all issues related to Pharmacy Procurement and where required liaise with other second level pharmacy support teams to resolve issues or concerns in a timeline manner
• Ensures communication for all product and/or program updates/changes are posted for stores across the Enterprise
• Review and analyze system discrepancy and data quality reports to ensure to ensure accurate master data between all integrated systems and updates are made as required
• Set up and maintain vendor profiles/information ensuring vendor profiles, payment terms and return policies are current and liaise with applicable internal teams where necessary.
• Monitor and liaise with inventory management department to ensure prompt delivery of pharmaceutical products and actively manage inventory supply issues.
• Prepare and execute all Pharmacy Vendor Recalls for SDM, Medi System and LCL stores ensuring applicable internal teams (Clinical, Pharmacy Operations, Enterprise Operations, Pharmaceutical Partnerships, SDM QA) are involved in the process

• As recalls may occur outside business hours, fully trained Analysts will be required to support the recall through an on-call after hours process

What You\'ll Need:

• Post-secondary education at either the college or university level in a related field
• Strong analytical ability, problem solving and attention to detail
• Basic SAP technical knowledge is an asset
• Requires an understanding of inter-related work processes to be able to adapt to differing assignments.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with vendors and colleagues including senior management.
• Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements.
• Computer skills to produce effective, spreadsheets, reports, documents and presentations, as required. Database management.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.
• Business acumen - demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to pharmaceutical products and knowledge of provincial formulary guidelines and drug scheduling
• Microstrategy or equivalent experience is considered an asset

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You\xe2\x80\x99ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada\'s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation\xe2\x80\x99s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct \xe2\x80\x93 it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

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