Job Description

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We are seeking a skilled Category Administrator to join the Voila team. As a Category Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of our merchandising strategies and activities across various categories.

Here's is where you'll have an impact:

Coordinate and close the loop on all internal merchandising communication needs and activities on In-Store Fulfillment and other assigned categories. Facilitate and help complete the product listings and delisting's and execute the assortment decisions made the Category Merchant. Ensure the agreed to merchandising plans set by the Category Merchant is communicated and executed for weekly, monthly, and seasonal timeframes. Respond to article resolutions that reach the merchandising team on their set of categories. Liaise with field merchandising, operations, etc. on opportunities specific to their respective categories. Secure any missing information required for the merchandising services team to execute tasks, such as costing, deals, retails, report requirements, RSC's deleted items, etc. Support activities to achieve targeted sales and margin targets for the merchandising team. Review and approve vendor-related documents. Enter ad promotions or promo plans.

What you have to offer:

College diploma and a minimum of 1-year relevant experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Familiarity with SAP would be considered an asset Retail experience would be an asset

Who we are:

We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.



Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.



Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

What we offer:

Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive--physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:



Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support. Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security. 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs. Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company's success. Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth. Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families. Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity--including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required --please click the "I'm interested" button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.



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To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.



If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!