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Assistant Manager, Product

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Product
  • Toronto

Requirements

  • Well developed project management skills are essential
  • Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively and work independently in a fast paced environment
  • Strong time management skills and problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Strong work ethic with a passion for detail and accuracy
  • Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements
  • Computer skills to produce effective spreadsheets, reports, documents, and presentations, as required.
  • Database management
  • Knowledge of category management and merchandising practices and principles.
  • Curiosity about the Beauty industry and key trends.
  • Post secondary education
  • Experience in project management is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the development and execution process with PM/PD to ensure on-time and on-strategy delivery of new products and updates to existing products
  • Develop project timelines and assign tasks to team members
  • Responsible for the listing of all approved projects, obtain UPC’s and provide to vendors
  • Support the PM in chairing design kick-off meetings to ensure team alignment to the project strategy by gathering information and samples
  • Support the PM in chairing project kick-off meetings with the vendor. Develop vendor-specific timelines and communicate all of the information a vendor will require in order to support the on-time delivery of a project, as well as understand SDM critical path milestones
  • Manage the critical path for all active projects and report on project status
  • Chair weekly team meetings with the team (PM/PD) to review the status of projects and help develop solutions to barriers/project delays
  • Systems support SAP, CPMS, AWF
  • Support and liaise with marketing and PR team
  • Ecomm support for asset uploaded and timeline management
  • Inventor management, liability tracking and reporting
  • Act as a liaison between the PM/PD and design; facilitate the approval of artwork
  • Support the PM in the development of a strategic product plan reflecting business priorities which meet or exceed category financial objectives
  • Assist and capture meeting minutes during bi-weekly category management meetings
  • Assist the PM, when required, in preparing for Quarterly Strategy Sessions using SDM business initiatives, Mintel, category reviews and AC Nielsen as support information
  • Create and analyze reports from Microstrategy and build weekly sales reports for PM & Director
  • Responsible for master label copy creation/circulation and artwork circulation to team and vendor
  • Enters, maintains and monitors all critical information including key sales and financial data to prepare and analyze weekly sales reports.
  • Completes all required forms including product information form and vendor profile form to ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Enters, maintains and monitors all critical products listing information to ensure details are accurate and updated as necessary.
  • Provides support to Marketing Call Centre to resolve issues or concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Monitors and liaises with relevant departments including, Planogram, Logistics, Inventory and Promotions to resolve issues or concerns in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Gathers and compiles data/info from multiple vendors to prepare worksheets for submission for all seasonal/food programs

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Assistant Manager, Product role at Shoppers Drug Mart?

The primary purpose of the Assistant Manager, Product role is to monitor the product development process to ensure the on-strategy and timely delivery of new products and updates to existing products, while also supporting the development of product plans and broader department initiatives.

Where is the Assistant Manager, Product position located?

The position is located at 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the Assistant Manager, Product?

Key responsibilities include monitoring project development and execution, developing project timelines, managing critical paths for active projects, liaising with marketing and PR teams, assisting with E-commerce support, and creating and analyzing reports.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Required skills and experience include strong project management skills, organizational abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, database management, knowledge of category management, and a curiosity about the beauty industry. Experience in project management is an asset.

What educational background is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

A post-secondary education is preferred for candidates applying for the Assistant Manager, Product role.

How does Shoppers Drug Mart describe its workplace culture?

Shoppers Drug Mart describes its workplace culture as one that champions collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity, with a focus on building a talented team committed to recognizing a healthy future for employees and customers.

What employee benefits does Shoppers Drug Mart offer?

Shoppers Drug Mart offers a purchase discount program, competitive pay, and online learning opportunities through their Academy.

How does the company ensure diversity in its hiring practices?

Shoppers Drug Mart recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength and has made it a priority to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in its hiring practices, as well as in the products sold and the culture created within the organization.

What should candidates do if they have a disability and need accommodation during the hiring process?

Candidates with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment and assessment process and when hired can request accommodations to support their needs.

What platforms should employees use to apply for this position if they have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday?

Employees with Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday should apply to this job via the Workday application.

Helping millions of Canadians Live Life Well.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is a licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart® (Pharmaprix® in Québec). Founded in 1962 by Toronto pharmacist Murray Koffler, we have grown to a national network of more than 1,300 Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix stores across Canada.