Category Analyst

RenoRun was born in 2016 with the insight that contractors spend too much time away from their job sites by going to the store to procure materials. Before building out the concept, the co-founders—three construction industry veterans—would sit in different hardware store parking lots around Montreal in the winter, with Tim Horton's coffees, and notebooks in hand. They kept count of anyone coming out in work boots, plus vans and pickup trucks, and compared notes at the end of the day. This was their "customer." After noticing that there were roughly 2,000 contractors per hour circulating hardware stores in Montreal, they decided to set out on a crusade to better serve them, and to unleash them from the unpleasantries that had been normalized in the construction industry. Fast forward to today and we're one of the hottest tech start-ups, opening in cities all over Canada and the US, on our mission to '**_empower contractors to build the world around us'_**. Construction professionals don't just want, but deserve, to get time back. So if you're looking for impact, look no further. Come join RenoRun We are looking for a Merchandising Category Analyst with a passion for product, innovation, knack for problem solving, and ability to thrive in ambiguity to help RenoRun create the best construction material retail experience for Professional builders. You will support the Merchandising Category Lead with ecommerce assortment planning and delivering a world class service and shopping experience to the RenoRun clients for your assigned product category. **Your typical day includes**: - Collaborate with the Merchandising Category Lead on the Category Line Review research, vendor meetings, sales analysis and information organization to build assortment strategies and execution of the plan - Maintain Category Line Review calendar and lead tracking status of deliverables between cross functional teams and communicate calendar changes, risks and opportunities accordingly - You are the point of contact for merchandise related expertise and inquiries. You will be a leader of cross-team communication and collaboration, interfacing with multiple departments daily. Including Sales, Operations, Marketing, Engineering, Customer Service, etc. - Be an expert on your assigned product category. Answer internal team inquiries related to your category promptly. Be able to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively - Be passionate about product knowledge, pricing, target client experience, market & competitor insights. Communicate findings and business recommendations internally - Maintain Merchandising Assortment Plans with a strong attention to detail and accuracy - Assist with weekly, monthly and quarterly business reviews. Supporting the team with evaluating assortment & vendor performance and collaborate to align on recommendations to continue to improve the business performance and client experience - Collaborate with Merchandising Operations team on item creation, vendor collateral procurement, web experience proofing, marketing event execution and online catalog build **Perks**: - Competitive compensation packages including equity - Unlimited vacation - Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance - Incredible work environment and culture - Plenty of snacks - Dog friendly office **Must haves**: - 1 or more years experience in merchandising, retail and/or ecommerce experience - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Gsuite tools - Embrace change and enjoy working in a fast paced environment - Willingness and ability to adapt to new business practices - Action-oriented with the ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills - Clear oral and written communication skills used for both intra and inter department as well as with vendor partners - Strong analytical skills and data driven - Bilingual in French and English **Nice to haves**: - Knowledge of building materials and/or the construction industry - Post-secondary degree in Business or related field - Energetic, positive & proactive attitude - Great if you are located in the Greater Toronto or Montreal Area **_ Why You Should Work With Us:_**: - We know building and renovation. We are industry leaders._ - We make puns. We have fun._ - We cut to the point because we value people's time._ - We are culture-driven. We care a lot. And we say it._ - Thank you for your interest in RenoRun_ LI-LB1 **At RenoRun, we strive to build a workforce composed of individuals with diverse identities, backgrounds, abilities, and minds that will help us to grow, not only as a company, but also as individuals. RenoRun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**: