Associate Merchandise Planner

Giant Tiger; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking an analytical professional to join the team in Laval. This hybrid role involves providing financial data analysis and support to Merchandising Financial Planners. The ideal candidate should have a post-secondary education in a related field, strong Excel skills, and a keen interest in retail operations. This role presents a great opportunity for growth and teamwork within a dynamic company.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Annual Profit-Sharing Program

Health/Dental/Vision Benefits from day 1

Store Discount

Parental Top Up Program

Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

Bursary Program for children of employees

Onsite perks: Free parking, gym access, cafeteria

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the retail industry and growth opportunities.
• Understanding of retail Merchandise Financial Planning process.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide historical breakdowns for financial planning.
• Conduct weekly and monthly analysis of sales and inventory.
• Prepare ad-hoc sales analysis for decision-making.
• Support reconciliation of store plans with financial targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Post secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Mathematics

Job description

Compensation Grade

Grade 2

Job Description

Who We Are:

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Workplace Arrangements

This role will follow a hybrid schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Laval Office, 1001 Bd du Curé-Labelle, Laval, QC 1-2 times a month for an 8‑5 schedule.

Candidates who live in the Ottawa/Gatineau area and can go into the Ottawa Home Office, 2480 Walkley Rd 1-2 times a month for an 8‑5 schedule, will also be considered.

What Giant Tiger Brings

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;
• Annual Profit‑Sharing Program
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1
• Store Discount
• Parental Top Up Program
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;
• Bursary Program for children of employees;
• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full‑service cafeteria

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide planners with supporting historical breakdowns as the feed in for building block creation in the class level financial plans.
• Prepares reporting and category specific analysis to support the planner with the weekly and monthly analysis of sales, profitability, and inventory
• Populate the monthly Post Mortem reports of actual results for Merchandise Financial Planners
• Provide straightforward ad‑hoc sales analysis and reporting weekly to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
• Enter budgets and forecasts into TM1 as assigned by the Merchandise Financial Planner
• Support the reconciliation of store plans to ensure alignment with financial and operational targets
• Populate weekly promotional reporting based on actuals

What You’ll Bring

• Post secondary education (Business Administration, Finance, or Mathematics preferred)
• A genuine interest in the retail industry and growing a career with a leading Canadian brand
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the retail Merchandise Financial Planning process and key performance metrics
• Possesses effective analytical skills, with the ability to spot trends and suggest actionable solutions
• Effective communication skills; able to interact with all levels of the organization, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task within time constraints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented and organized

Are you interested in this position but don’t meet 100% of the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please use the contact information below to request accommodation. These accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the evaluation of a candidate's fit for the role, allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities. This information will be kept confidential, and your right to privacy will be protected.

Thank you for your interest in Giant Tiger, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact [e-mail].