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Associate Merchant, Breakfast

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Loblaw Companies Limited

Aug 9

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Brampton
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a curious mindset, retail experience, post-secondary education, the ability to influence, data analysis skills, financial knowledge, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • You will collaborate with teams, manage vendor relationships, support promotional execution and reporting, assist in product planning, and analyze category performance to achieve objectives.

Requirements

  • What You’ll Need:
  • A curious and ambitious mentality.
  • Experience in retail sales, or merchandising.
  • Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
  • Ability influence without authority and collaborate efficiently with many diverse teams.
  • Experience using data and analytics to derive insights.
  • Financial, business and retail knowledge.
  • Skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Teams and comfortable working with various software platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with various colleagues in merchandising, operations, finance, control brands, supply chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media and other divisions to achieve category objectives.
  • Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners.
  • Provide support to your Merchant(s) in promotional program execution: including data-entry, data-integrity management, flyer/digital/instore advertising accuracy, vendor income collection, inventory management, store communications and retail pricing.
  • Use analytics to provide your Merchant(s) and Category Director with timely insights on category performance and other ad-hoc inquiries as requested.
  • Support your Merchant(s) and/or Category Director in product assortment planning and coordinating seasonal planogram executions: including data-entry, data integrity management and ad-hoc reporting.
  • Support the Category Director in owning the financial activity of the category and collaborate with the Merchant(s), vendor(s) and finance team to investigate and resolve income inquiries.
  • Support vendors in navigating our onboarding, vendor transition and/or cost change processes.
  • Attend and participate in vendor program meetings and costing discussions.
  • Participate in evaluating new private label products and/or platform innovations.

FAQs

What is the role of an Associate Merchant in Loblaw’s Super Market Division?

The Associate Merchant is responsible for delivering outstanding products and customer programs to retail stores across Canada, working collaboratively with various teams to achieve category objectives, supporting Merchant(s) in promotional program execution, and using analytics to provide insights on category performance.

What educational background is required for this position?

A post-secondary education or equivalent experience is required for this role.

Is prior retail experience necessary for this job?

Yes, experience in retail sales or merchandising is preferred.

What skills are essential for the Associate Merchant role?

Essential skills include the ability to influence without authority, collaborate efficiently with diverse teams, use data and analytics to derive insights, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

What types of tasks will I be supporting the Merchant(s) with?

You will support Merchants with promotional program execution, inventory management, product assortment planning, and managing vendor income collections.

Will I need to collaborate with external partners?

Yes, building positive relationships with category vendors and external partners is an important aspect of the role.

Is there an emphasis on sustainability and social impact within the company?

Yes, the company has a strong commitment to sustainability and social impact, focusing on areas such as Environment, Sourcing, and Community.

Can I apply if I don't meet every qualification?

Yes, you are encouraged to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as varied perspectives and diverse experiences are valued.

Is a criminal background check required for this position?

Yes, candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check as part of the application process.

Are there opportunities for professional growth within the company?

Yes, Loblaw Companies Limited offers progressive careers, comprehensive training, and various experiences for professional development.

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Loblaw Companies Limited

At Loblaw, we're developing innovative products and solutions. Our focus is on empowering Canadians to Live Life Well.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose – Live Life Well Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience. In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.

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