Category Assistant

2 weeks ago

Montréal QC, Canada Giant Tiger Full time

Compensation Grade:
Grade 3

Job Description:
Who We Are:
We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

About The Role:
Category Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Category Manager in product development and assortment activities that align with our category strategy.

Workplace Arrangements:
This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Laval Office, 1001 Bd du Curé-Labelle, Laval, QC 2-4 days a week for an 8-5 schedule.

What Giant Tiger Brings;
- Work Your Way Hybrid work arrangement;
- Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan
- Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1
- Store Discount
- LinkedIn Learning Subscription;
- Parental Top Up Program
- Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;
- Bursary Program for children of employees;

What You’ll be Doing:

- Coordinate and support product development and assortment activities of the Category Team that align to category strategy, contribute to driving traffic, sales and margin, and adhere to safety, quality and regulatory standards
- Execute purchase activities and opportunities in accordance with approved product plans and strategy
- Support effective communications to all support teams relating to product and provide stores with relevant information needed to assist with purchasing decisions and quantification
- Support completion and production of sku and assortment related information per timelines and activities detailed in the Buying or Planogram Calendar to minimize disruptions
- Support strategic marketing activities for all commodities to ensure marketing objectives are accurately met

What You’ll Bring:

- Business, Management, or Equivalent
- 0-3 years related experience
- Ability to problem solve and make adjustment on simple issues
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Understanding of retail mathematics related to sales, profitability/ inventory
- Great communicator, verbally and in writing
- Time management, organization and prioritization skills required
- Love for product and passion for the Giant Tiger Customer
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products

Assets You May Have:

- Bilingual English and French
- Financial acumen

Travel Requirements
- None

Universal accountabilities for employees are:

- Working with full commitment on work assigned by Manager
- Working effectively as required by level of role
- Giving Manager best advice
- Staying within Giant Tiger policies and values

Job Requisition:
JR124758

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact
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