Job Description

Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger's 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 Coordinator, Grocery 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;

24/7 access to onsite gym;

Full Service Cafeteria

Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;

Bonus / Incentive plans for all employees;

Category Coordinator, Job Highlights:

• Maintain planograms, prepare documents for full analysis, and discuss recommendations with Buyer;
• Communicate and monitor SKU/category strategies;
• Monitor results and sales trends;
• Prepare category reports to conduct analysis of category;
• Place purchase orders for deal items and seasonal items;
• Maintain advertised item database and ensure integrity;
• Monitor store level damages/shrink reports and action where necessary;
• Monitor and maintain warehouse inventory levels;
• Process store repeat orders and return to warehouse requests;
• Source and supply product samples for flyer and signage;
• Proofread flyer drafts.

Category Coordinator, Key Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in business administration (or related program);
• Minimum 2 years' experience in retail;
• Strong computer skills: Intermediate Excel a must, and working knowledge of AS/400 system an asset;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Experience working with reports and making suggestions/recommendations based on available data;
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and able to prioritize and multi-task;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong communication skills to be able to interact with all levels of the organization;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Bilingual (English/French) an asset.

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment procedures. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.