Merchant

3 weeks ago

Brampton, Canada Loblaw Companies Full time

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Why is this role important: 

The Merchant participates in setting prices and promotional plans for an assigned portfolio within the Superstore category and conducts analyzes to determine the effectiveness of both. Has a strong focus on understanding our customer’s needs and preferences is critical to success in this role. We have a passion for customers/retail industry and are looking for a Merchant who will thrive in a fast paced environment by taking ownership of their portfolio, has a passion for their business and a desire to grow the liquor category collaboratively.


What you'll do:

Analyze and recommend new NG items and items to discontinue

Conduct post-mortem review of category performance

Work with space planning team and assess/rebuild planograms 

SAP Pricing, Costing, and Assortment and Article Creation

Promotional Planning and Execution

Receive flyer schedule and discuss planned promotional details

Select ad items, perform flyer proof and implement ad changes

Create forecasts for ad items

Recommend promotional pricing for ad items

Conduct post ad performance analysis

Manage promotional costs with the vendor 

Preparing weekly distribution for promotions

Analyze and determine regular shelf price

Review competitive pricing

Conduct pricing research to ensure alignment with category strategy, including control brands

Perform Costing analysis

Support negotiations with vendors for in-line business

Maintain promotional price at store level to ensure store profitability

Work with Merchandising Operations on store merchandising plans 

Prepare and send out store communications (store training materials, store merchandising standards, product and supply updates)

Vendor and Inventory Management (where required)

Screen and review vendor submissions

Conduct vendor meetings to discuss assortment, planning and store visits

Participate with weekly huddles with all locations and provide updates as required

Screen and review vendor submissions

Conduct vendor meetings to discuss assortment, planning and store visits

Review and action on inventory issues

Compile market data with Vendor

Coordinate in-store tastings with Vendor


What you bring:

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

1 to 3 years merchandising experience

Proven ability to contribute to category plans in-line with corporate strategies

Good communication and organizational skills

Ability to price, cost, assort items, create articles and upload templates in SAP

Proven Analytical experience

Proficient with MS Office (specifically Excel)

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note :
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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