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Team Lead - Talent Acquisition at Giant Tiger

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 remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Ottawa Head Office, on Walkley Road 2 days a week.

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan
• 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:

• Recommend and implement assortment plans in accordance with category and vendor strategies to deliver planned sales, margin (gross and net), and inventory turns
• Drive customer excitement by initiating and completing activities in accordance with approved assortment plans and company strategy
• Execute domestic deal buying within budget spend
• Initiate vendor meetings, deals, and ensure cross-functional alignment via frequent touch ins with Giant Tiger teams such as Marketing, Global Sourcing, and Stores
• Communicate effectively with the stores to provide relevant information needed to assist with their purchasing decisions and quantification and drive support of various programs
• Produce and complete sku and assortment related information as per the timelines detailed in the Buying or Planogram Calendar to minimize disruptions
• Conduct and complete product related activities to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Align and communicate strategic marketing activities for all commodities to ensure marketing objectives are accurately met
• Deliver omni-channel assortment to provide a holistic customer experience

What You'll Bring:

• 2-3 years retail buying experience
• 1+ years Buying/Category management and/or Merchandise planning experience
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite of products
• Proven track record of meeting job objectives
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
• Able to communicate effectively and influence positively without authority
• Passion for retail and customer service
• Understanding of Omni-Channel retail

Assets:

• Post-secondary degree/certificate preferred
• Proficiency in French
• JDA & BI experience
• Familiarity with a franchise model

Travel Requirements:

• Some domestic travel required (10-15% of time).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing, Sales, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Retail