Area Loss Prevention Manager
Location: Toronto
Functional Area: Loss Prevention
Reports To: Head of Loss Prevention
The Company:
JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world's most authentic brands to the market.
Key Responsibilities:
The Area Loss Prevention Manager is to maximize profitability in the business by protecting all company assets, which include personnel, property, inventory, and costs. Some of the main duties include:
- Supporting Store Operations teams through analysis of fraud and loss.
- Developing and delivering training to reduce loss and increase inventory accuracy.
- Auditing stores to evaluate Operational and LP compliance.
- Conducting fraud investigations and interviews (both in person and virtually).
- The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of associates, management, law enforcement, and court personnel.
- Tracking and monitoring of the company shrink programs.
- Creating effective partnerships both in the field and with district/regional business partners that can be leveraged to achieve the Company's goals, such as shrink control, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence.
- Additional duties and projects as required.
- The work environment for this position is a combination of office, warehouse, and retail setting.
- Travel, air, or land is required 3 to 5 days per week. Overnight travel may be required for business needs.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of multi- store loss prevention experience.
- Wicklander- Zulawski - Level 1 certification is required.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel 3-5 days per week (including overnight travel as needed).
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, both internal and external.
- Skilled in verbal, written, digital, and presentation communication formats.
- Maintains a professional and solution- oriented communication style.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence positive change.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Tools.
- Experience reading and interpreting exception- based reporting tools.
- Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Applies specialized knowledge to solve complex, non- routine problems that often impact multiple functional areas.
- Approaches unfamiliar situations, projects, and opportunities with confidence and curiosity.
Additional Information:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A valid driver's license is mandatory. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.
Location: Vancouver OfficeReports To: Director of EcommerceSalary: $90-105,000The Company:JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company that inspires the emerging generation of globally-minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving throughout Canada, the Group continuously finds and develops talent that adds to our inclusive and diverse work culture. JD successfully sets the global standard for retail experience through the unique delivery of the world's most authentic brands. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remains a key part of the JD strategy.The Role We are seeking a data-driven Ecommerce Analytics Lead to drive growth and optimizationinitiatives for our digital commerce experience. This role will play a pivotal part in improvingwebsite performance, optimizing conversion, and enhancing product discovery. The idealcandidate will leverage analytics to inform site enhancements, manage A/B testing strategies,and execute data-driven UI/UX improvements.Key ResponsibilitiesEcommerce Performance & AnalyticsAnalyze website performance, conversion funnels, and customer behaviour to identify growth opportunities.Own and optimize e-commerce analytics reporting using Google Analytics 4, Shopify Analytics, and other systems insights.Develop and execute A/B testing strategies to optimize conversion, build out personalization, and increase repeat purchase rate.Monitor search analytics to enhance product discoverability and improve search relevance.Track and report on customer lifetime value (LTV), retention, and segmentation to drive personalized experiences.Provide insights into digital merchandising, pricing, and promotions based on data analysis.Implement tracking best practices in Google Tag Manager (GTM) to ensure accurate data collection.Support data-driven decision-making by creating and maintaining custom dashboards in Looker Studio and other reporting systems.Collaborate with marketing teams to measure campaign impact on e-commerce revenue and engagement KPIs.Stay current with industry trends and best practices in ecommerce analytics, personalization, and retention strategies.Product & Site OptimizationContribute to the roadmap for ecommerce site enhancements on Shopify Plus, prioritizingbased on business impact.Define and document feature requirements for site search, personalization, and checkout optimizations.Work cross-functionally with UX/UI designers, developers, and marketing teams to implement improvements.Optimize search and product discovery using our search platform ranking and merchandising tools.Oversee A/B Testing campaigns, ensuring personalized recommendations drive higher engagement and conversions.Collaborate with developers to implement customizations and enhancements.Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform product decisions.Ensure a seamless and high-performing mobile experience by optimizing UX/UI.Partner with customer experience teams to address pain points through product enhancements and personalization strategies.Monitor site performance, identifying and resolving friction points to improve conversion rates.Project Management & ExecutionLead ecommerce projects, ensuring timely execution of site improvements and feature releases.Work with developers to scope and implement technical requirements for site optimizations.Maintain and prioritize a product backlog for ecommerce initiatives.Use JIRA or Trello to track progress, manage development cycles, and align stakeholders.User Acceptance Testing for all website releases.Conduct post-launch performance reviews for new site features and personalization strategies.Train internal teams on reporting capabilities and analytics best practices.Drive alignment between ecommerce, digital marketing, and merchandising teams to maximize site performance.Identify and mitigate risks related to e-commerce platform stability, data tracking, and third-party integrations.Qualifications & ExperienceEducation & BackgroundBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.4+ years of experience in ecommerce analytics, product management, or digital optimization.Technical & Analytical SkillsProficiency in Google Analytics 4 and Shopify Analytics.Experience with A/B testing tools, particularly Dynamic Yield, Optimizely, or Google Optimize.Familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI) is a plus.Experience with website tagging, GTM implementation, and event tracking best practices.Knowledge of conversion rate optimization (CRO) principles and UX best practices.Product & Project Management SkillsExperience defining and executing product roadmaps for ecommerce platforms.Ability to translate business needs into precise requirements.Familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog management.Project management skills with experience using JIRA or Trello.Ability to collaborate with developers and UX teams to implement new features.Ecommerce & Business AcumenUnderstanding of digital merchandising and personalization strategies.Ability to balance site performance improvements with business and branding goals.Experience with cross-functional collaboration between marketing, design, and technology teams.Soft SkillsStrong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights to leadership.Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying opportunities for optimization.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Location: Vancouver HQ, BC
Workplace Type: On-Site
Salary: $90-110k
THE TEAM
JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world's most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy.
THE ROLE
Our Buying team is looking for a Senior Buyer, Men's Apparel to join our quickly growing and developing team at JD Sports We pride ourselves on our unique product assortment and excellent products, so your main responsibilities will include managing your category's stock levels by selecting new products while reviewing the old, and identifying suitable suppliers/ manufactures. Most importantly, you will ensure that all of our stores are stocked with the perfect items for our customers by leading the men's apparel buying team through the buying strategy you execute.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Works cross-functionally with Planner, Allocator and Visual Merchandiser to set assortment, implement strategy, manage open to buy and place re-orders.
- Assortment selection, flow, life cycle and distribution across multiple channels and locations.
- Create, implement, and report on seasonal merchandising strategy.
- Works with marketing to create a product marketing plan that drives traffic and generates excitement.
- Understands how to balance the needs of the consumer, the brand, and the company.
- Actively searches for new brands and products that will protect the company's top tier position within the marketplace.
- In partnership with the Planner, manages sell-through, markdowns, and exit channels for all product within the portfolio.
- Analyse and report on weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance.
- Meets or exceeds sales, margin, and inventory targets.
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
- 4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Merchant in a multi-brand retailer.
- 2+ years of experience in retail sales.
- Experience opening new stores is preferred.
- Experience and passion for working in men's fashion, footwear and sportswear is required.
- Exceptional communication skills: oral, visual, written.
- Experience using excel, including pivot tables.
- Must be a team player and look to work collaboratively.
- You solicit feedback from peers, management, and consumers.
- Must be organized and detail oriented
THE PERKS
- Benefits – Includes medical, optical, and dental
- Store discount – Includes staff discount, family & friends discount
- Travel perks – Includes exclusive hotel deals in major cities (Vancouver, Toronto, NYC, Los Angeles)
Department: Merchandising – Planning & Allocations Work Type: Permanent – Full-time Location: Vancouver Salary: 55k - 65k The Company: JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy. The Opportunity: The Allocation Analyst is responsible for strategic inventory planning and forecasting for JD Sports Canada. This person will work closely with planning, buying, Warehouse and retail departments to ensure sales goals are achieved by efficiently completing all tasks within duties and responsibilities. Duties/Responsibilities: Allocations Duties Working with the Buying and Planning departments; ensuring distributions are set by the department & strategic direction. Review auto-replenishment and ensure all stores are fully ranged and stocked, ensuring a premium consumer experience with complete size runs and depth available. Review and optimise option counts and inventory levels in store to meet or exceed sales & margin expectations in line with store capacities. Consolidate stock within store and distribution centres to keep retail locations premium. Work closely with the team to highlight opportunities and trends within retail. Create tools and ad-hoc reports to manage allocation processes effectively and efficiently. Support the team as needed with additional analysis. Product Administration Create and manage options in the stock management system. Including ad-hoc changes. Work with brands to get UPCs for option creation. Create POs in stock management system using upload tools. Submit purchase orders to brands in line with the sign-off process. Order book management. Manage the housekeeping of the on-order report. Ensuring accurate OOR Communicate and chase ETAs from brands weekly. Communicate late or cancelled purchase orders to buying, planning and allocations. Manage back ordered purchases. Development Support in building range plans. Support in development of visual deck. Help merchandising department with ad-hoc projects or analysis as needed. Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed: ~2-3 years experience at either a vertical or multi-brand retailer. ~ Very strong communication skills: oral, visual, written. ~ Intermediate computer skills including MS Office applications - Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook ~ Good business analytical skills and the ability to understand and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to aid in effective decision-making, Strong problem-solving skills. ~ Interpersonal abilities to perform effectively in a collaborative and team-oriented environment, where partnering with others and building strong working relationships are critical. Solid verbal and written communication skills. ~ Basic to intermediate knowledge of inventory planning is an asset. ~ Experience working in an office is an asset.
Title: Logistics Analyst Department: Operations Location: Toronto Distribution Center The company: JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy. The role: The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing JD Sports' supply chain and logistics operations. This role will support data-driven decision-making across transportation, warehousing, inventory flow, and vendor performance to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across Canada. Key Responsibilities: Analyze logistics data (transportation costs, delivery timelines, order accuracy, etc.) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment. Collaborate with 3PL partners, carriers, and internal teams to improve inbound and outbound logistics performance. Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership with actionable insights and recommendations. Ownership of internal logistics process analysis and optimization Support the logistics budgeting process through data analysis and forecasting. Participate in logistics projects, including warehouse optimization, network planning, and sustainability initiatives. Partnering with cross-functional teams on an ongoing basis to support key initiatives and operational roadmaps Investigate and help resolve supply chain disruptions or delays. Assist in developing processes and tools for improved tracking and reporting of freight, inventory movement, and vendor compliance. Stay up to date on industry trends, freight markets, and regulatory changes affecting logistics operations. Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent work experience. 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or retail data analysis roles Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and ERP/WMS systems. Familiarity with Jesta is an asset. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of transportation/logistics operations (domestic and international) preferred.
Area Loss Prevention Manager Location: Toronto Functional Area : Loss Prevention Reports To : Head of Loss Prevention The Company: JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Key Responsibilities: The Area Loss Prevention Manager is to maximize profitability in the business by protecting all company assets, which include personnel, property, inventory, and costs. Some of the main duties include: Supporting Store Operations teams through analysis of fraud and loss. Developing and delivering training to reduce loss and increase inventory accuracy. Auditing stores to evaluate Operational and LP compliance. Conducting fraud investigations and interviews (both in person and virtually). The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of associates, management, law enforcement, and court personnel. Tracking and monitoring of the company shrink programs. Creating effective partnerships both in the field and with district/regional business partners that can be leveraged to achieve the Company’s goals, such as shrink control, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence. Additional duties and projects as required. The work environment for this position is a combination of office, warehouse, and retail setting. Travel, air, or land is required 3 to 5 days per week. Overnight travel may be required for business needs. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum of 3-5 years of multi- store loss prevention experience. Wicklander- Zulawski - Level 1 certification is required. Valid drivers license and ability to travel 3-5 days per week (including overnight travel as needed). Skills & Attributes: Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, both internal and external. Skilled in verbal, written, digital, and presentation communication formats. Maintains a professional and solution- oriented communication style. Proven ability to build relationships and influence positive change. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Tools. Experience reading and interpreting exception- based reporting tools. Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Applies specialized knowledge to solve complex, non- routine problems that often impact multiple functional areas. Approaches unfamiliar situations, projects, and opportunities with confidence and curiosity. Additional Information: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A valid driver’s license is mandatory. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.
Location: Vancouver HQ, BC Workplace Type: On-Site Salary: $90-110k THE TEAM JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy. THE ROLE Our Buying team is looking for a Senior Buyer, Men's Apparel to join our quickly growing and developing team at JD Sports! We pride ourselves on our unique product assortment and excellent products, so your main responsibilities will include managing your category's stock levels by selecting new products while reviewing the old, and identifying suitable suppliers/ manufactures. Most importantly, you will ensure that all of our stores are stocked with the perfect items for our customers by leading the men's apparel buying team through the buying strategy you execute. Duties/Responsibilities: Works cross-functionally with Planner, Allocator and Visual Merchandiser to set assortment, implement strategy, manage open to buy and place re-orders. Assortment selection, flow, life cycle and distribution across multiple channels and locations. Create, implement, and report on seasonal merchandising strategy. Works with marketing to create a product marketing plan that drives traffic and generates excitement. Understands how to balance the needs of the consumer, the brand, and the company. Actively searches for new brands and products that will protect the company’s top tier position within the marketplace. In partnership with the Planner, manages sell-through, markdowns, and exit channels for all product within the portfolio. Analyse and report on weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance. Meets or exceeds sales, margin, and inventory targets. Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed: 4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Merchant in a multi-brand retailer. 2+ years of experience in retail sales. Experience opening new stores is preferred. Experience and passion for working in men’s fashion, footwear and sportswear is required. Exceptional communication skills: oral, visual, written. Experience using excel, including pivot tables. Must be a team player and look to work collaboratively. You solicit feedback from peers, management, and consumers. Must be organized and detail oriented THE PERKS Benefits – Includes medical, optical, and dental Store discount – Includes staff discount, family & friends discount Travel perks – Includes exclusive hotel deals in major cities (Vancouver, Toronto, NYC, Los Angeles)
Area Loss Prevention Manager Location: Toronto Functional Area : Loss Prevention Reports To : Head of Loss Prevention The Company: JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Key Responsibilities: The Area Loss Prevention Manager is to maximize profitability in the business by protecting all company assets, which include personnel, property, inventory, and costs. Some of the main duties include: Supporting Store Operations teams through analysis of fraud and loss. Developing and delivering training to reduce loss and increase inventory accuracy. Auditing stores to evaluate Operational and LP compliance. Conducting fraud investigations and interviews (both in person and virtually). The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of associates, management, law enforcement, and court personnel. Tracking and monitoring of the company shrink programs. Creating effective partnerships both in the field and with district/regional business partners that can be leveraged to achieve the Company’s goals, such as shrink control, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence. Additional duties and projects as required. The work environment for this position is a combination of office, warehouse, and retail setting. Travel, air, or land is required 3 to 5 days per week. Overnight travel may be required for business needs. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum of 3-5 years of multi- store loss prevention experience. Wicklander- Zulawski - Level 1 certification is required. Valid drivers license and ability to travel 3-5 days per week (including overnight travel as needed). Skills & Attributes: Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, both internal and external. Skilled in verbal, written, digital, and presentation communication formats. Maintains a professional and solution- oriented communication style. Proven ability to build relationships and influence positive change. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Tools. Experience reading and interpreting exception- based reporting tools. Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Applies specialized knowledge to solve complex, non- routine problems that often impact multiple functional areas. Approaches unfamiliar situations, projects, and opportunities with confidence and curiosity. Additional Information: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A valid driver’s license is mandatory. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.
Location: Vancouver HQ, BC Workplace Type: On-Site Salary: $90-110k THE TEAM JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy. THE ROLE Our Buying team is looking for a Senior Buyer, Men's Apparel to join our quickly growing and developing team at JD Sports! We pride ourselves on our unique product assortment and excellent products, so your main responsibilities will include managing your category's stock levels by selecting new products while reviewing the old, and identifying suitable suppliers/ manufactures. Most importantly, you will ensure that all of our stores are stocked with the perfect items for our customers by leading the men's apparel buying team through the buying strategy you execute. Duties/Responsibilities: Works cross-functionally with Planner, Allocator and Visual Merchandiser to set assortment, implement strategy, manage open to buy and place re-orders. Assortment selection, flow, life cycle and distribution across multiple channels and locations. Create, implement, and report on seasonal merchandising strategy. Works with marketing to create a product marketing plan that drives traffic and generates excitement. Understands how to balance the needs of the consumer, the brand, and the company. Actively searches for new brands and products that will protect the company’s top tier position within the marketplace. In partnership with the Planner, manages sell-through, markdowns, and exit channels for all product within the portfolio. Analyse and report on weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance. Meets or exceeds sales, margin, and inventory targets. Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed: 4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Merchant in a multi-brand retailer. 2+ years of experience in retail sales. Experience opening new stores is preferred. Experience and passion for working in men’s fashion, footwear and sportswear is required. Exceptional communication skills: oral, visual, written. Experience using excel, including pivot tables. Must be a team player and look to work collaboratively. You solicit feedback from peers, management, and consumers. Must be organized and detail oriented THE PERKS Benefits – Includes medical, optical, and dental Store discount – Includes staff discount, family & friends discount Travel perks – Includes exclusive hotel deals in major cities (Vancouver, Toronto, NYC, Los Angeles)
Title: Logistics Analyst Department: Operations Location : Toronto Distribution Center The company: JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy. The role: The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing JD Sports' supply chain and logistics operations. This role will support data-driven decision-making across transportation, warehousing, inventory flow, and vendor performance to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across Canada. Key Responsibilities: Analyze logistics data (transportation costs, delivery timelines, order accuracy, etc.) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment. Collaborate with 3PL partners, carriers, and internal teams to improve inbound and outbound logistics performance. Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership with actionable insights and recommendations. Ownership of internal logistics process analysis and optimization Support the logistics budgeting process through data analysis and forecasting. Participate in logistics projects, including warehouse optimization, network planning, and sustainability initiatives. Partnering with cross-functional teams on an ongoing basis to support key initiatives and operational roadmaps Investigate and help resolve supply chain disruptions or delays. Assist in developing processes and tools for improved tracking and reporting of freight, inventory movement, and vendor compliance. Stay up to date on industry trends, freight markets, and regulatory changes affecting logistics operations. Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent work experience. 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or retail data analysis roles Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and ERP/WMS systems. Familiarity with Jesta is an asset. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of transportation/logistics operations (domestic and international) preferred.
