Senior Consultant, Enterprise Assortment Planning

Canadian Tire

Toronto

On-site

CAD 64,000 - 106,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Broadband salary range

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Performance incentives

Continued education programs

Mental health benefits

Career growth opportunities

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Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation in Toronto seeks a Senior Consultant, Enterprise Assortment Planning to provide strategic insights and recommendations that guide assortment strategy across banners.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to refine category guardrails, support the framework refresh, and prepare materials for monthly performance meetings led by the Chief Commercial Officer.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in data analysis, insights delivery, or consulting (retail industry and assortment planning experience are strong assets)
Proficient in SQL and Tableau with advanced Excel expertise including formulas, pivot tables, databases, VBA, and macros

Responsibilities

Strategic Insights & Recommendations: Providing strategic insights and recommendations based on customer and business performance data.
Framework Support: Assisting in refreshing the role and intent category management framework.
Category Guardrails: Supporting the definition and validation of category guardrails (dimension, direction & ranges) based on research & insights from the Customer Strategy team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with each functional team to quantify and refine category guardrails; ensuring cross-functional expertise is considered to address customer needs, validate assumptions, and align enterprise goals.
Monthly Meeting Preparation: Assisting in preparing materials and insights for monthly performance meetings led by the CCO.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Education

University Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Assortment Planning, the Senior Consultant, Enterprise Assortment Planning will support all banners at Canadian Tire Corporation by providing strategic insights and recommendations to drive assortment strategy. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on category strategies and guardrails.

Responsibilities

Strategic Insights & Recommendations: Providing strategic insights and recommendations based on customer and business performance data. Working with the banner planning functions and merchants.
Framework Support: Assisting in refreshing the role and intent category management framework.
Category Guardrails: Supporting the definition and validation of category guardrails (dimension, direction & ranges) based on research & insights from the Customer Strategy team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with each functional team to quantify and refine category guardrails; ensuring cross-functional expertise is considered to address customer needs, validate assumptions, and align enterprise goals.
Monthly Meeting Preparation: Assisting in preparing materials and insights for monthly performance meetings led by the CCO.

Requirements

University Degree; preference in Data Analytics, Finance, Strategy, or business-related discipline
Minimum 3+ years of experience in data analysis, insights delivery, or consulting (retail industry and assortment planning experience are strong assets)
Proficient in SQL and Tableau (or comparable tools/languages) with advanced Excel expertise including formulas, pivot tables, databases, VBA, and macros
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of retail math and key performance metrics
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence outcomes through collaboration and data-driven insights
Excellent written communication, interpersonal, and project management skills

Benefits