Manager, West Pricing & Merchandising

Loblaw Companies Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Manager in West Pricing & Merchandising at a leading Canadian retailer. This role focuses on developing competitive pricing strategies and impactful promotional activities that resonate with customers. You will collaborate with top Merchants and report to the Category Director, ensuring pricing accuracy and optimizing promotional efforts. The company values authenticity and trust, offering a supportive environment that fosters growth and inclusivity. If you're eager to make a difference in retail and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible work options

Progressive career opportunities

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Retail or related fields preferred.
• Experience in managing pricing strategies or promotional activities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee price matching activities and manage target modeling for competitive pricing.
• Input final flyer prices into SAP and monitor industry trends for promotions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Influencing Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Retail, Sales, or Merchandising

Tools

SAP

JDA software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MicroStrategy/ABI tools

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Ready to Drive Competitive Pricing and Promotions?

Join Us as a Manager West Pricing & Merchandising!

At Loblaw, we are looking for a dedicated Manager, West Pricing & Merchandising to join our dynamic team. Help us deliver competitive pricing strategies and impactful promotional activities that resonate with our customers across all our stores. You will report to the Category Director, collaborate with top Merchants, and work alongside a talented team that is data-driven, customer-focused, and passionate about retail excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited by the challenge of optimizing pricing strategies, apply today and start making an impact.

What You'll Do:

1. Pricing Responsibilities:
   1. Oversee price matching activities for advertisements and shelf pricing.
   2. Manage target modeling to ensure competitive pricing strategies.
   3. Perform daily maintenance to keep pricing accurate and up-to-date.
   4. Monitor competitive communication activities and recommend appropriate responses.
2. Flyer Promotional Activities:
   1. Alert Category Directors and Merchants about relevant competitive activities.
   2. Input final flyer prices into SAP, making adjustments based on post-production price match activity.
   3. Add or modify promotions using JDA software.
   4. Monitor industry trends relative to competitive promotional activities.
   5. Select and submit appropriate items for ad-matching or rush advertisements.
   6. Proofread and approve advertisement content.
   7. Coordinate with the Supply Chain team to manage stock levels effectively.
3. Additional Responsibilities:
   1. Generate and manage reports using MicroStrategy/ABI tools.
   2. Review pocket guides and floor planners to ensure optimal product placement across store layouts while maintaining pricing accuracy.
   3. Handle ad hoc requests as they arise.
   4. Assist Category Directors and Merchants with various requests as needed.
   5. Provide store support by addressing portal issues, scan logs, emails, etc.

What You'll Need:

1. Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Retail, Sales, Merchandising, or related fields preferred.
2. A proactive mindset with strong analytical skills.
3. Experience in managing pricing strategies or promotional activities is an asset.
4. Ability to influence without authority while collaborating efficiently with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, etc.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with SAP/JDA software is advantageous.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.