Category Partner (Men's Accessories & Footwear)

Giant Tiger; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Parental leave salary top-up

Recognition program

Safety first environment

Job summary

Giant Tiger in Laval, Quebec seeks a Category Partner (Men's Accessories & Footwear) to drive category strategy and successful assortment implementation. This hybrid role requires collaboration across teams and proximity to the Laval Buying Office.

You bring 2-4 years in retail merchandising or buying, strong MS Office skills, and a detail-oriented, organized approach to work. Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of corporate retail merchandising or retail buying experience preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence others without formal authority.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute category and assortment activities within approved plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution and align timelines and information.
• Monitor category performance and analyze sales, margin, inventory, promotions, and market trends.
• Identify risks and opportunities in inventory and Open-to-Buy (OTB) reporting.
• Lead promotional and assortment activities to reflect category plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day vendor activities and escalate risks as needed.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Retail buying

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

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 Partner (Men's Accessories & Footwear)

About This Role:

Workplace Arrangements:

This is a hybrid role, you can expect to work onsite at the Laval Buying Office 2 days / week (Wednesday and Thursday), plus additional days depending on business needs.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Execute assigned category and assortment activities within approved plans to support accurate and timely category implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution of assigned category activities by aligning timelines, information and dependencies and resolving routine execution issues.
• Monitor category performance and prepare analysis on sales, margin, inventory, promotions, and market trends to support commercial decision-making.
• Identify and make recommendations on risks and opportunities in inventory performance and Open-to-Buy (OTB) activities by maintaining accurate reporting.
• Lead promotional and assortment activities for assigned products to ensure product information, systems, and communications accurately reflect category plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day vendor activities for assigned products, resolving routine execution issues within established parameters and escalating commercial, cost or delivery risks to the Buyer.

What You'll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience 2-4 years of corporate retail merchandising or retail buying experience.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Understanding of retail mathematics related to sales, profitability/ inventory
• Time management, organization and prioritization skills required
• Able to communicate effectively and influence positively without authority
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite of products

Salary and Incentives:

• Salary $66,000.00 - $99,000.00
• Short Term Incentive Plan Bonus - Short-Term Incentive Plan, 10%
• Annual Retirement Support Bonus - Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), 6% Annual

What Giant Tiger Offers:

Competitive Compensation: The salary range for this position is listed above.

Short Term Incentive Plan: This role includes an annual bonus opportunity based on the percentage of base salary listed above, with payout determined by company and individual performance.

Retirement Support: This role is eligible for company-funded retirement savings, with contributions made on your behalf. The specific retirement program and contribution level are noted above.

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

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.

Are you looking for a career that will empower you to develop your skills, foster growth and encourage you to challenge yourself in a collaborative and inclusive environment? We are proud to be Canadian, proud to support the communities across Canada, and proud of our continued success for over 60 years. Check out our latest job openings and you'll see why joining Giant Tiger is exactly what you've been searching for!