Merchandising Analyst

**What You'll Do;**

As a Merchandising Analyst for Golf Town, your role will be pivotal in supporting our Buyers in multiple categories of product management, special projects and coordination for our stores nationwide. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to serve our customers' needs.

Golf Town has grown to become the Home of Golf in Canada. Our online web business and stores across Canada have everything customers need to play their very best. The Golf Town stores and site are sanctuaries where golf devotees come to try, buy, learn about and improve their golf game

In this role, you will manage and distribute inventories to all stores by working cross-functionally internally and externally to ensure that the right products are delivered to the right store at the right time and quantity to increase profitable sales, maximize inventory productivity, and balance inventory levels by Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) for stores.
- Responsible for inputting and maintaining all data within the category, including the purchase order process; creating and uploading information changes, item cancellations/reinstatements, confirmation, and pricing.
- Creating reports at the SKU level for shipping, markdowns and sell-throughs while maintaining daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly checklists.
- Managing all inventory replenishment, SKU maintenance, and allocation/core, including regular inventory balancing, preparation for promotions and seasonal requirements, and allocating inventory in advance to ensure inventory is in stock to support sales.
- Working cross-functionally with the stores, creating sales, margin, and inventory reports by analyzing data to support category initiatives.
- Building and fostering solid external relationships with vendors.

**What You'll Bring;**
- An understanding of Retail with an passion for the golfing world.
- Post-secondary education (University preferred) in retail, marketing, or finance.
- Experience in retail planning, buying, or merchandising in data entry and data management with knowledge of inventory management, merchandising concepts, operations and systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient Excel And Microsoft Office skills, including Word and PowerPoint.

**What We'll Give You;**
- Play a significant role in our mighty team, which shares a passion for all things Golf.
- You'll work in a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. You'll be part of a hybrid environment, collaborating with and learning from industry experts, fostering a sense of belonging and growth.
- We offer professional growth and competitive compensation, with ample opportunities for career development within our organization and the wider Sporting Life Group.
- An unmatched benefits package, with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage and access to our amazing discounts at Golf Town, Sporting Life, and Team Town Sports, which can be shared with friends and family.

**Who We Are;**

Our big box stores which average 18,000 square feet allow us to carry an unprecedented selection of all the top brand names in golf. Whatever customers are looking for - from clubs, bags and balls, to footwear, apparel, accessories and gifts - we're a veritable golfer's paradise.

Come work with us YOU live for green fairways, long drives and holes in one. You have a passion for the game of golf and for winning. You live an active, healthy lifestyle. You believe in being your authentic self every day and want to join a team of leaders, innovators and lovers of the game. We are inviting those who live what we sell every day and who celebrate the love of golf to Come Out and Play

Golf Town is a member of the Sporting Life Group, a Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited company, and is a leading Canadian sports lifestyle retail organization comprising iconic banners, Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town. Operating from coast to coast, both Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town’s fleet of stores inspire Canadians to get outside and live an active lifestyle, whether it’s playing some of Canada’s top golf courses, running through community trails, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of the hills, or any sports activity in between fit for the individual or whole family.

Come work with us Experience what it’s like to work in a fun and engaging environment where you’ll be challenged and inspired to contribute to both brands and surrounded by like-minded teams who have a passion for the game of golf, are devoted to outdoor and team activities and sports.

Golf Town Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Golf Town Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.

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