Category Assistant (Ladieswear)

Giant Tiger; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Parental leave salary top-up

Recognition program that celebrates

Safety first environment

Job summary

Giant Tiger is seeking a Category Assistant (Ladieswear) to support our Laval Buying Office in a hybrid role, two days per week with extra days as needed.

You will manage category planning tasks, merchandising administration, and cross-functional collaboration with Global Sourcing, Planning, and Business Managers to ensure accurate product setup and timely launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management or related field.
• 1–3 years of related retail buying experience.
• Strong problem-solving and adjustment abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong retail math related to sales and inventory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Passion for product and Giant Tiger customer.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with AI tools and AS400 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist category planning activities for Ladieswear, including assortment preparation and buying calendar administration.
• Coordinate promotional/merchandising administration and go-to-market activities.
• Prepare product documentation and share information with cross-functional partners.
• Prepare vendor information for accurate product setup and packaging.
• Coordinate product sample management and approval processes.
• Maintain sales forecasts and category data for business reporting.
• Coordinate release of package and return sheets to ensure timely store information.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Retail buying knowledge

MS Office

ChatGPT (AI tools)

AS400 knowledge

Product enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management

College diploma or certificate in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AS400

ChatGPT

Job description

Who We Are:

At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. As part of our store support team, your work directly impacts stores across the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.

Job Title

Category Assistant (Ladieswear)

About This Role:

Workplace Arrangements:

This is a hybrid role working out of our Laval Buying Office 2 days / week, plus additional days on an as-needed basis.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Execute administrative support for category planning activities for Ladieswear, including assortment preparation, category reviews, and buying calendar administration, to support effective category plans.
• Execute promotional and merchandising administration, including go-to-market coordination, proofing, promotional entry, and supporting category marketing initiatives.
• Execute category administration by preparing product documentation and sharing product information with cross-functional partners (Global Sourcing, Planning. Business Managers) to support effective execution of category plans.
• Prepare vendor information and documentation to enable accurate product setup and package requirements.
• Coordinate product sample management and product approval processes to support new or updated product launch timelines.
• Complete sales forecasts and maintain category and competitive market data to support category planning and business reporting.
• Coordinate the release and completion of package and return sheets to ensure required store information is received accurately and on time.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management is an asset, or a College diploma or certificate, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years related retail buying experience
• Ability to problem solve and make adjustment on simple issues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Understanding of retail mathematics related to sales, profitability/ inventory
• Great communicator, verbally and in writing
• Time management, organization and prioritization skills required
• Love for product and passion for the Giant Tiger Customer
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Working knowledge of ChatGPT (AI tools), AS400 are assets

Assets You May Have

• Bilingual English and French
• Financial acumen

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Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.

Salary

$51,600.00 - $77,500.00

What Giant Tiger Offers:

Competitive Compensation:

The salary range for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience, skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.

Retirement Support:

We automatically contribute 6% of your annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account for you, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full-time employees.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off

Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year's.

Career Growth

Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you’re looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you’ve found it.

Extra Giant Tiger Perks:

• Store Discount
• Parental leave salary top-up
• Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
• Safety first environment

Location

1001 Boulevard Curé-Labelle, Laval, Quebec, H7V 2V6

Job Requisition

JR133418

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

Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail].

Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.