Category Assistant
3 days ago
**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
Reporting to the Replenishment Manager, the Category Assistant focuses on knowing what customers want and how retail works. Their job is to think commercially, using marketing and sales knowledge to boost growth. Great communication is key. Their main goal is to increase sales and profits in specific categories for long-term success. They will also handle buying, planning, and inventory, while analyzing business info to make informed choices.
**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends.
- Forecast product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory.
- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.
- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility.
- Collaborate with the department manager to expand product categories.
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.
- Foster trust relationships with vendors.
- Assume responsibility for the revenue of your territory.
**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED**:
- 2-3 years prior experience in purchasing or related Retail experience
- Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or Business Administration would be an asset.
- Proficient in Excel: filters, pivot tables, V/X lookups, and IF statements.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and organize complex data, and present data both verbally and in writing.
- Full understanding of retail math, metrics, analytics, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-up.
- Must have the drive to produce accurate results and a sense of accountability for assigned projects.
- Able to work independently and effectively in a team.
Delta 9 values the diversity of the individuals we hire and serve. All applicants, including those who require disability accommodation, will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Delta 9 actively works to identify and eliminate discriminatory barriers in the workplace.
**Salary Range: To be determined based on level of experience.**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application question(s):
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- Have you been previously employed by Delta 9?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-06-07
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