Assistant Manager, Product Development

Location:243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8About the Company:At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk‑in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.Why this role is important?This role is to monitor the product development process to ensure the on‑strategy and timely delivery of new products and updates to existing products. The APM will also support the development of product plans, completing product briefs and supporting broader department initiatives as required.Duties:Monitor the development and execution process with PM/PD to ensure on‑time and on‑strategy delivery of new products and updates to existing productsDevelop project timelines and assign tasks to team membersResponsible for the listing of all approved projects, obtain UPC’s and provide to vendorsSupport the PM in chairing design kick‑off meetings to ensure team alignment to the project strategy by gathering information and samplesSupport the PM in chairing project kick‑off meetings with the vendor. Develop vendor‑specific timelines and communicate all of the information a vendor will require in order to support the on‑time delivery of a project, as well as understand SDM critical path milestonesManage the critical path for all active projects and report on project statusChair weekly team meetings with the team (PM/PD) to review the status of projects and help develop solutions to barriers/project delaysSystems support SAP, CPMS, AWFSupport and liaise with marketing and PR teamEcomm support for asset uploaded and timeline managementInventory management, liability tracking and reportingAct as a liaison between the PM/PD and design; facilitate the approval of artworkSupport the PM in the development of a strategic product plan reflecting business priorities which meet or exceed category financial objectivesAssist and capture meeting minutes during bi‑weekly category management meetingsAssist the PM, when required, in preparing for Quarterly Strategy Sessions using SDM business initiatives, Mintel, category reviews and AC Nielsen as support informationCreate and analyze reports from Microstrategy and build weekly sales reports for PM & DirectorResponsible for master label copy creation/circulation and artwork circulation to team and vendorEnters, maintains and monitors all critical information including key sales and financial data to prepare and analyze weekly sales reports. Completes all required forms including product information form and vendor profile form to ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.Enters, maintains and monitors all critical products listing information to ensure details are accurate and updated as necessary.Provides support to Marketing Call Centre to resolve issues or concerns in a timely and efficient manner.Monitors and liaises with relevant departments including, Planogram, Logistics, Inventory and Promotions to resolve issues or concerns in an efficient and timely manner.Gathers and compiles data/info from multiple vendors to prepare worksheets for submission for all seasonal/food programsSkills and Experience:Project management skills are essentialHighly organized, able to prioritize effectively and work independently in a fast paced environmentStrong time management skills and problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and writtenStrong work ethic with a passion for detail and accuracyDraws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvementsComputer skills to produce effective spreadsheets, reports, documents, and presentations, as required.Database managementKnowledge of category management and merchandising practices and principles.Curiosity about the Beauty industry and key trends.Post secondary educationExperience in project management is an assetWhy work at Shoppers Drug Mart?Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate‑Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award‑winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co‑workers, customers and community.How You’ll Succeed:At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.If that sounds like you, and you are open‑minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast‑paced retail environment, apply today.Employment Type:Full timeType of Role:RegularShoppers Drug Mart Inc. 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, and 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.In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application. #J-18808-Ljbffr