Merchandise Analyst

Home Hardware Stores Limited; St. Jacobs; Hybrid; CAD 62,200 - 81,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Annual bonus program

Employee Discount Program

Personal and sick time

Discounts from corporate retail stores

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking a Merchandise Analyst to join their team in St. Jacobs. In this hybrid role, you will analyze category performance data and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive business success. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, alongside a diploma in Business and relevant experience. The expected salary for this position ranges from $62,200 to $81,600, and you will be eligible for an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail, wholesale, or corporate experience in the hardware industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative cross-functional team setting.
• Proactive problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and share category performance data and insights.
• Negotiate with suppliers for participation in ads, campaigns, and promotional programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for category reviews and promotional planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

College or University diploma/degree in Business

Job description

Join to apply for the Merchandise Analyst role at Home Hardware Stores Limited

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

Unlocking Insights and Building Growth

As a Merchandise Analyst, you will support by analyzing category performance data and providing insights to drive business success. You will participate in category reviews and collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders and Dealers on product performance. Led by the Merchandise Manager, this opportunity will best suit someone who has strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Prepare, analyze, and share category performance data and insights.
• Work with suppliers to collect product and category information.
• Negotiate with suppliers for participation in ads, campaigns, and promotional programs.
• Work with pricing analysts to validate supplier-proposed cost changes.
• Collaborate with, and lead, cross-functional teams for category reviews, promotional planning and execution, marketing content approvals, and product information main.
• Communicate and resolve Dealer inquiries and issues.
• All other duties as required or assigned by the Merchandise Management Team.
• College or University diploma/degree in Business with 2+ years of retail, wholesale, or corporate experience in the hardware industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative cross-functional team setting.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and react to changing situations in a busy, fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proactive problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

• The expected starting salary range for this role is $62,200- $81,600; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Eligible for the annual bonus program.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home.

Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Retail

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