Merchant, Multicultural (Super Market Division)

Loblaw; Brampton; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in Brampton is seeking a Merchandiser in our Super Market Division to drive category strategy, partner with vendors, and deliver compelling products and programs to shoppers.

Reporting to the Category Director, Multicultural, you will use analytics to shape assortments, lead end-to-end promotional programs, and collaborate across merchandising, operations, supply chain and marketing to meet financial goals.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Analytical approach with data-driven retail decision making.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and vendors.
• Familiarity with pricing, promotions, and assortment planning.

Responsibilities

• Set and achieve goals, working with merchandising, operations, supply chain and marketing.
• Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners.
• Lead end-to-end promotional programs including product selection and forecasting.
• Use data analytics to inform strategic plans and financial outcomes.
• Support assortment optimization and in-store merchandising strategies.
• Research competitive landscape and benchmark industry standards.
• Oversee category financial performance and market share health.
• Lead vendor program meetings and product costing debates.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Vendor relationship management

Merchandising & pricing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

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.

Join us at Loblaw Companies Limited as a Merchant in our Super Market Division to deliver extraordinary products and customer programs. Reporting to the Category Director, Multicultural and working closely with the Merchant(s) you will a member of a diverse and dynamic team that are data-driven and customer centric with a passion for food! Are you exhilarated by the opportunity to sell for one of Canada’s leading retailers?

What you'll do:

• Set and achieve goals, working united with various colleagues in merchandising, operations, control brands, supply chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media, and other divisions.
• Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners.
• Lead promotional programs from end-to-end, including product selection and forecasting, financial impact analysis, pricing decisions, vendor engagement, flyer, and digital content, and evaluate program success.
• Use data and analytics to build strategic plans that best serve customers, and that achieve intended financial outcomes.
• Support the Category Director in assortment optimization analysis, planogram design and in-store merchandising strategies, working in coordination with Associate Merchants, Space Planners, and Supply Chain colleagues.
• Research the competitive landscape and understand industry benchmarking standards on pricing, assortment, merchandising, promotional activity and more.
• Provide support by handling the financial performance for the category (profit and loss) and driven health of the category (market share performance.)
• Lead and assist vendor program meetings and product costing debates. Play an active role in leading vendors’ financial performance and product assortment.
• Evaluate new product and/or platform innovation and work with our control brand team on product innovation and program development for our private labels.

What you bring:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• An innate sense of curiosity and willingness to learn.
• At least one year’s experience as a merchant/buyer, in retail sales, or merchandising.
• Ability to innovate, influence others, and collaborate with many complementary teams.
• Analytical approach and experience using data to make retail decisions (pricing, promotional planning, assortment distribution, etc.).
• Proven ability to contribute to category plans in-line with corporate strategies
• Financial, business and retail knowledge. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Teams and confidence working with various software platforms

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$68,000.00 - $93,500.00 / 68.000,00$ - 93.500,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.