Merchandising Analyst: Data-Driven Category Support

Metro Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro is seeking a Merchandising Analyst to provide analytical support to the category and ensure data integrity in our systems, including feature activity and promotions.

You will maintain daily and ad hoc reports, support costing and promotional planning, create item requests, and manage product allocations for promotional and seasonal programs, while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary diploma or degree in Business or related field required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced MS Office - particularly in Excel.
• Knowledge of Produce products
• Experience in perishables retail merchandising considered an asset.
• Attention to detail, creative thinking, ability to manage change, strong communication skills and customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Maintains regular daily and periodic reports including providing adhoc reports as necessary in support of the Category.
• Costing system maintanance including promotional features.
• Promotional planning creation/maintenance.
• Create and submit new item creation and modifications requests.
• Product allocation creation for promotional and seasonal programs.
• Assist Merchandising team as necessary with category performance, and process improvement.
• Liaise with internal and external contacts in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post secondary diploma or degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Metro is seeking a Merchandising Analyst to provide analytical support to the category and ensure data integrity in our systems, including feature activity and promotions.

You will maintain daily and ad hoc reports, support costing and promotional planning, create item requests, and manage product allocations for promotional and seasonal programs, while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.