Senior Analyst, Pharmacy Planning & Insights

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?

Job Description – Senior Analyst Pharmacy Planning and Insights

Reporting directly to the Director, Pharmacy Planning & Insights, the incumbent is responsible for providing insights on LCL retail pharmacy performance and supporting the financial reporting processes for pharmacy. The ideal candidate is someone with an analytical mindset and a proven ability to quickly grasp an unstructured situation, drive insights from both quantitative and qualitative information available, and present results and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to senior level stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Support the financial and forecasting processes for LCL pharmacy – provide analysis of weekly and periodic results, and explain actuals variance to forecast, plan and LY in period meeting; assist on periodic forecast.
• Perform analyses and measure impact on key drivers (e.g., payor, services, etc.) of overall and/or store-specific pharmacy performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations on the impact to the business of pricing/reimbursement changes, third party contracts and regulatory changes through analysis and modeling.
• Synthesize large amounts of complex data from multiple sources, extrapolate appropriate information and develop concise and easy to understand explanations of business results, opportunities and recommendations for senior level stakeholders.
• Develop complex models to assess LCL’s total pharmacy market performance, category trends and to assist in strategic business decision making.
• Advance departmental capabilities and team efficiency and performance through:
• developing and enhancing the analytical techniques of the Pharmacy Planning team
• enhancing the reporting systems and software capabilities
• Collaborate closely with internal departments and subject matter experts to proactively identify & resolve issues, identify opportunities and process improvements.

What you will need:

• 3+ years of business analysis, finance or planning experience.
• Post secondary education equivalent to a university degree in business, finance or economics.
• Strong analytical skills - the ability to leverage data, experience and industry knowledge to provide actionable insights and recommendations, as well as to identify financial/business implications to senior management.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical or retail industry is an asset.
• Demonstrated attention to details.
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills.
• High level of initiative to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Advanced computer skills to produce reports, documents and presentations, as required:
• Expert knowledge MS Office software (including Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of relevant database and Business Intelligence software applications (including Teradata, PowerBI and Microstrategy) would be an asset.
• Ability to set and prioritize work amid competing demands.
• Ability to work under stress and tight deadlines.

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.

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