Functional IT Analyst - Supply Chain

At RONA, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to Big Box stores, our RONA, Lowe’s, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet all the needs of DIYers, heavy DIYers, and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be perfect for each other.

Our expectations

Reporting to the Director, IT – Supply Chain, the Functional Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day activities supporting the demand management application portfolio. Their main mandate is to analyze the needs expressed by the product manager and/or the user(s) and to propose the best adapted solutions. The incumbent must also supervise the development, the definition, and the preparation, as well as the validation of various test phases. Within the Agile model, the Functional Analyst works closely with the Solution Architects and the Developers assigned to the product development team.

Your role

• Help the Architect and the Product Manager define requirements
• Produce and update functional analysis documents
• Carry out the administration, configuration, and upgrades of software, ensure their evolution (improvements), and apply the necessary patches
• Make recommendations that take into consideration business requirements, architecture, existing applications, and costs as well as their impacts on processes
• Help evaluate the amount of time required for configuration and/or development
• Prepare and execute functional and integrated tests, and support acceptance testing
• Lead the applications go-live
• Maintain application procedures and documents
• Follow up during the post-implementation period
• Investigate on issues and follow up on their resolution

The qualifications we are looking for

• University or college degree in computer science or equivalent

• 3 to 5 years of analysis experience

• Experience with procurement and retail systems

• Experience with BlueYonder SCPO systems (Demand&Fulfilment) (an asset)

• Ability to learn new systems independently

• Analytical and summarizing skills

• Popularization and knowledge sharing skills

• Ability to easily adapt to change

• Good listening skills

• Organizational skills and service-based approach
• Concern for quality

• Leadership and team spirit

• Knowledge of Oracle and SQL

• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Ability to work with Agile mode (JIRA, an asset)

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.