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Position Title: Category AdministratorRequisition ID: 37751Career Group (ADSP): AdministrativeDivision: Discount Merchandising (80201542)Department: MerchandisingWork Location: METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)Province: Canada : OntarioPosition Type: PermanentJoining our team has its advantages!- Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance- Telecommuting in hybrid mode- Group insurance from the first day- Very competitive pension plan- Generous holiday policy- Personal days- Employee Assistance Program- Free parking- Opportunity for professional developmentSUMMARY:This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Manager, Grocery Merchandising/Category Management team on day to day business activities including data entry, communications to Vendors when necessary, Store Surveys, Store Services, Inventory Managers, Marketing and Accounting, and assisting with advertising promotions which are on very strict deadlines. Attention to detail required.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide administrative support to the Manager, Grocery Merchandising/Category Management team- Ensure that input of financials (Market Bill Backs/Off Invoice/Announcements) and advertising are verified. This includes proofing, block id\'s and providing feedback on ad irregularities going to press/production- Complete all assigned tasks that relate to the weekly execution of promotions- Verification of week Store Survey- Processing of Cost Revisions/DISC list extract- Creation of Promotional Signs- Allowances/Billings completed as provided- Promotions generated (Blocking+ agreements) and Promotion Launch Check- Ensure that all store inquiries are responded to and dealt with in a timely fashion- Process validations for upcoming promotions- Follow up with vendors, when necessary regarding ad images, as directed and provide status updatesQUALIFICATIONS:- College Diploma or University studies in Business or related field required or relevant work experience- 1 - 3 years of merchandising experience- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Macros) - Excellent written and oral communication skills- Intermediate level computer skills in office productivity toolsThe responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro\'s business objectives.METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.METRO INC. is a food and pharmacy leader in Qu\xc3\xa9bec and Ontario. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer, the Corporation operates or services a network of 953 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Premi\xc3\xa8re Moisson, as well as 648 drugstores primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners, providing employment directly or indirectly to almost 90,000 people.Our five customer promises are simply that... promises to provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible. Under each promise are actions that support it.Our five customer promises:

• Great quality fresh products
• The people are great
• It\'s easy to shop
• Customers get what they want
• Prices are good

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