Job Description

Compensation Grade: Grade 3

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Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. 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 stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

This is a hybrid role with the incumbent coming onsite 2 days / week to our Buying Office in Laval, QC.

Giant Tiger Offers:

Giant Tiger Store Discount

Hybrid/Flexible Work Hours

Deferred Profit Sharing;

Health/Dental/Vision benefits;

The Category Assistant, Accessories position is an ideal opportunity for you to further develop your career within the retail sector. Your ability to work with and analyze reports will enable you to monitor store level merchandising and marketing of goods, and provide information and recommendations on specific items/categories/programs to help improve execution of documented strategies and advertising programs. Your recent experience using Microsoft Excel will allow you to manage sales data and inventory levels efficiently and accurately. Interacting with all levels of the organization will come with ease to you as you have strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Category Assistant - Accessories, Role Accountabilities

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

Category Assistant - Accessories, Candidate Requirements

Business, Management, or Equivalent

1-3 years related experience (fashion retail is an asset)

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

Bilingual English and French

Financial acumen

This role will be posted to internal candidates until Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:59pm

Job Requisition: JR121605

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

Are you are interested in this position but dont yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

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.

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