Kent Building Supplies is seeking a Business Analyst to support our supply chain, inventory management, and replenishment operations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about modernizing processes and leveraging data-driven insights to drive business performance.

• Power BI reporting specialist

• Background in computer science.

• Hands-on experience with Power BI

• PL-300 certification will be an asset.

• Experience in Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate

• Modernizing processes through leveraging of technologies

• Understanding customer demand versus IT supply

• Understanding key business data and quality

• Performing requirements elicitation & documentation

• Building use cases (definition and development) and developing test cases

• Documenting business processes using BPMN

• Understanding capability of analytics tools and enabling business to act from analytical insight

• Managing integrity, confidentiality, and security of all datasets

• Expediting data analysis and reporting

• Understanding the risk tolerance/profile of the business

• Collaborating with design and architecture

• Translating business process model to technical realization

• A University Degree in related discipline

• At least 3 years work experience in a business environment

• Preferably experience in an IT work environment

• Expert experience in Microsoft Technologies, particularly in O365, D365, and Azure Dev Ops (ADO)

• Experience with securely integrating external and internal systems

Bonus:

• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies

• Agile Product Owner

• Business Process Modeling

• Entry Certification in Business Analysis (ECBA), Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations, Microsoft MPOS, Microsoft O365, Visio, TT Perform

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.