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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?

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Pharmacy Planning & Insights, the incumbent is responsible for providing insights and supporting the financial reporting processes for Shoppers and Loblaw pharmacy professional services. They are also responsible for identifying opportunities to drive pharmacy’s performance. 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 various stakeholders.

What you will do:

Support the financial and planning processes for pharmacy – annual and multiyear plans, periodic forecast and analysis of actual resultsPerform analyses on key drivers (e.g., payor, services, etc.) of overall and/or store-specific pharmacy performanceProvide insights and recommendations on the impact to the business of pricing/reimbursement changes, third party contracts and regulatory changes through analysis and modelingSynthesize 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 stakeholdersDevelop complex models to assess enterprise total pharmacy market performance, category trends and market share and to assist in strategic business decision makingAdvance departmental capabilities and team efficiency and performance through:enhancing the reporting systems and software capabilitiesCollaborates closely with internal departments and subject matter experts to proactively identify & resolve issues, identify opportunities and process improvements

What you will need:

Two (2) to (4) years of business analysis, finance or planning experienceKnowledge of pharmaceutical or retail industry is an assetPost secondary education equivalent to a university degree in business, finance or economicsStrong 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 managementDemonstrated attention to detailClear and concise communication and presentation skillsHigh 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)Programming experience (e.g., VBA macro, Python, SQL),Knowledge of relevant database and Business Intelligence software applications (including Teradata, PowerBI and Microstrategy), and/or experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, etc.) would be an assetAbility to set and prioritize work amid competing demandsAbility to work with diverse personalities and styles

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:

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’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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