Inventory Optimization Advisor

Alberta, Canada
Job Family Group:
Retail Operations
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
October 16, 2026
Business Unit:
Downstream and Renewables
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What’s the role
Shell is seeking for Inventory Optimization Advisor to join its team in Calgary.
The Inventory Optimization Advisor is responsible for driving inventory performance, business analytics, reporting excellence, and technology-enabled improvements across Shell Canada's Mobility business. This role combines expertise in inventory management, business operations, analytics, process improvement, and digital transformation to deliver actionable insights, improve operational performance, and support data-driven decision making. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, Digital & IT teams, vendors, and external partners to optimize business outcomes and support strategic initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
Analytics, Reporting, and Business Intelligence
Design, develop, and maintain scalable reporting, analytics, and business intelligence solutions
Translate business requirements into meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and actionable insights
Develop and maintain SQL-based datasets, data models, and automated reporting processes
Build and support Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate solutions
Ensure reporting accuracy, data quality, governance, and reconciliation controls
Conduct trend analysis, root cause investigations, and exception reporting to support operational and strategic decision making
Technology and Digital Transformation
Lead and support technology initiatives that enhance inventory management, retail operations, customer experience, and business performance
Partner with business stakeholders, Digital & IT teams, vendors, and project teams to define requirements, evaluate solutions, and support implementation
Act as the business subject matter expert for inventory, reporting, and operational processes during technology deployments and enhancements
Develop business cases, testing strategies, performance measures, and value realization plans for technology investments
Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, digitization, and analytics-driven solutions
Monitor adoption and business benefits of implemented technologies and drive continuous improvement
Inventory Performance and Optimization
Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory performance across the Mobility network
Analyze inventory performance, shrink, stock availability, turnover, and ordering effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement
Monitor key business metrics and develop recommendations to improve inventory ownership returns and operational performance
Partner with Category Management, Operations, and Retailers to drive inventory improvements and business outcomes
Support inventory governance, controllership, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Define operational procedure and policies, developing SOP and training guidelines for retailers and operations business
Stakeholder Management and Leadership
Lead cross-functional initiatives involving business, technology, and external stakeholders
Communicate complex analytical findings in a clear and actionable manner
Influence decision making through data-driven recommendations and business insights
Build strong partnerships across Mobility and support a culture of continuous improvement
Mentor colleagues and help build analytical capability across the organization
What you bring
The candidate must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis
Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline
4+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence
Advanced SQL, Power BI, and Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA/macros)
Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, and automated reporting solutions
Strong knowledge of data modeling, data governance, and reporting best practices
Experience integrating and transforming data from multiple sources
Background in inventory management, retail, merchandising, supply chain, or similar operations
Understanding of business performance management, inventory controls, and operational reporting
Experience leading analytics, digital transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to translate business requirements into reporting and system solutions
Strong stakeholder, project, and change management skills
Important note: After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and must be successfully completed within 3 days of receiving the initial assessment invite. The email will come from HireVue - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine the next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women & those from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell, and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world
We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.
Shell in Canada
Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.
Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.
At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:
Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets
Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia
A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada
The Scotford Complex in Alberta includes an upgrader; chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility
The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario
Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels
12 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations
Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 26 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery
Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business
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