Senior Manager, Merchandise Analytics

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking a Senior Manager for the Merchandise Analytics team to leverage customer data for strategic decisions. This role involves collaborating with multiple business units to design targeted campaigns and analyze their effectiveness. Candidates should possess a degree in an analytical field and have 5+ years of quantitative analysis experience. Proficiency in SQL and Python is crucial, with a focus on compliance and data integrity. Competitive salary range from $100,000 to $132,000 per year.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexibility in working hours

Progressive career opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis roles with results.
• Ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively.
• Experience working with large datasets and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units across Merchandising and Loyalty.
• Design and maintain targeted campaigns to enhance customer value.
• Analyze campaign results and provide data-driven insights.
• Implement best practices for software development and data handling.
• Uphold legal and compliance guidelines related to data.

Skills

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud environments

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.

As a Senior Manager on the Merchandise Analytics team, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging our extensive PC Optimum data to drive strategic merchandising and customer targeting initiatives. You will lead a small, dedicated team, focusing primarily on customer loyalty while also gaining exposure to diverse areas within Retail and Merchandising. This is an exciting opportunity to translate complex customer data into actionable insights that deliver tangible value to our customers and drive incremental purchases.

Who You Are:

You are an experienced leader with a proven track record of guiding projects from inception to completion. You excel at transforming customer data into impactful 1:1 decision-making strategies. Technically, you are proficient in SQL and Python, and ideally have experience with cloud environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with various business units across Merchandising and Loyalty, including Targeting, Pricing, Promotion, Assortment, and Customer Insights.

• Campaign Management: Design, deploy, and meticulously maintain targeted campaigns aimed at enhancing customer value and driving incremental sales.

• Performance Measurement: Analyze campaign results, derive key insights, and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Innovation & Best Practices: Stay abreast of the latest data and software development approaches, implementing best practices to ensure cutting‑edge solutions.

• Compliance & Data Integrity: Uphold strict adherence to legal and compliance guidelines, safeguarding sensitive and confidential customer information.

What You'll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an analytical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in quantitative analysis roles, with demonstrated results.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL and Python. Exposure to cloud environments is essential, with GCP experience preferred.

• Data Expertise: Proven experience working with large datasets and advanced analytical tools.

• Core Competencies:

• • Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong storytelling skills, capable of translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives.

  • Proactive initiative and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment.

  • Meticulous attention to detail.

At Loblaw, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. 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.

Loblaw recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, the culture we create in our organization.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$100,000.00 - $132,000.00 / 100.000,00$ - 132.000,00$ (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.

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