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’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re 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’s a great place to work. We’re 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? Sr Analyst – Pharmacy Procurement Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Procurement the incumbent supports all data management systems – CRx, Kroll KCM, MMS, VMS and SAP – 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 other team members of 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:

• Perform all tasks related to master data maintenance across the Enterprise (including Listings, DSP Changes management, and vendor pricing changes) and support the Analysts in their execution of these day to day tasks to ensure adherence to documented processes and controls.
• Review, analyze and validate external price files for accuracy
• Perform and manage complex decision making and activities (e.g. mass data updates)
• Support the team in identifying production issues related to day to day management of pharmacy master data in all data management systems
• 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
• Liaise with Enterprise Business Services, Finance, and Pharmaceutical Partnerships teams in the preparation of quarterly reporting required for store billing, invoice discrepancies and other ad-hoc requests when required
• Liaise with vendors to analyze and prepare quarterly wholesaler reports to be provided to Finance for review
• Monitor and liaise with inventory management department to ensure prompt delivery of pharmaceutical products and actively manage inventory supply issues.
• Support various internal teams by providing data from all data management systems we manage
• Perform complex vendor setup/maintenance
• 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
• Support the Business Process Expert and Manager, Pharmacy Procurement with any system or data analysis required to manage any system or data related inquiries

What You'll Need:

• 2 to 3 years of Business and/or Finance Analysis experience (ideally in the pharmaceutical or retail pharmacy industry)
• Post-secondary education equivalent to a university degree in business, economics, statistics
• Strong analytical ability, problem solving and attention to detail
• 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.
• Microstrategy or equivalent experience is considered an asset
• 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

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’ll 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: Regular 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’s 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 – 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.