Job Description

Compensation Grade: Grade 5

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Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger\xe2\x80\x99s Home Office 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.

The Category Assistant, Housewares 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.

Giant Tiger Offers:

Giant Tiger Store Discount

Health/Dental/Vision benefits;

Hybrid Work

24/7 access to onsite gym;

Full Service Cafeteria

Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;

Bonus / Incentive plans for all employees;

Category Assistant, Housewares - Key Accountabilities

Recommend and implement assortment plans in accordance with category and vendor strategies to deliver planned sales, gross margin, and inventory turns

Drive customer excitement by initiating and completing preseason and in-season purchases based on OTB needs, in accordance with approved assortment plans

Conduct effective communications with the stores to provide relevant information needed to assist with their purchasing decisions and quantification

Provide information for marketing activities for all commodities to ensure marketing objectives are accurately met

Produce and complete sku and assortment related information as per the timelines detailed in the buying calendar to minimize disruptions in the product lifecycle

Deliver omni-channel assortment to provide a holistic customer experience

Conduct and complete product related activities to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Category Assistant, Housewares - Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Minimum 3 years retail experience

Proven track record of meeting job objectives

Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative

Able to communicate effectively and influence positively without authority

Passion for retail and customer service

Category Assistant, Housewares - Job\xe2\x80\x8b Assets

Buying/Category management and/or Merchandise planning experience an asset

Financial acumen an asset

Post-secondary degree/certificate preferred

Understanding of Omni-Channel retail

Proficiency in French

Strong knowledge of MS Office suite of products

JDA & BI experience

Familiarity with a franchise model

Travel Requirements

Some domestic travel required.

Job Requisition: JR121091

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

Are you are interested in this position but don\xe2\x80\x99t 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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