Job Description

About us

Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., is a leader in auto parts distribution and retail across Eastern Canada. It is part of O’Reilly Auto Parts that operates more than 6,000 stores, with more than 92,000 team members across the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada under the Parts City Auto Parts and O’Reilly Auto Parts banners.

Position Objective

The Supply Chain Optimization Analyst is responsible for implementing and improving systems, management tools, and processes specific to the Supply Chain department. This individual will conduct analyses to identify opportunities for improvement, develop solutions, and implement them to support the team in achieving its business objectives.

The successful candidate will also ensure that existing solutions meet the division’s business needs and comply with supply chain management best practices. Finally, this individual will be responsible for measuring the improvements resulting from implemented changes and presenting these results to the Product Management leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and implement processes, systems, and tools required to optimize inventory management.
• Ensure that the Supply Chain team complies with established parameters and work procedures.
• Participate in IT development projects involving the Supply Chain department, acting as the functional lead for the Supply Chain team.
• Manage the control parameters of the supply chain system.
• Maintain the integrity of and develop the various Access databases used by the Supply Chain department.
• Prepare reports to measure the impact of implemented changes.

Qualifications

To join our team, you will need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations and Logistics Management, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Access is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain optimization software.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems involving multiple variables.
• Ability to understand and translate business challenges into clearly defined processes and maintain technologies specific to the supply chain.
• Strong technical and technology-related skills.

What We Offer

• Temporary position
• Competitive salary
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Group benefits plan

What Sets Us Apart

Grow and succeed in a value-driven workplace that supports your professional development, all within the stability of a Fortune 300 organization.

• Exposure to best practices and tools across a large North American organization, opening doors to diverse career pathways.
• Career growth opportunities through our Promote from Within philosophy.
• Competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, RRSP, and additional employee benefits.
• Commitment to inclusion: We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

We are ENTHUSIASTIC, HARDWORKING PROFESSIONALS, who are DEDICATED to TEAMWORK, SAFETY/WELLNESS, and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. We practice EXPENSE CONTROL while setting an example of RESPECT, HONESTY, and a WIN-WIN ATTITUDE in everything we do.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to send us your resume. If your application is retained, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

Note: Vast Auto Distribution doesn’t use AI for job screening purposes