Job Description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued xe2x80x93 as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Wellxc2xae.At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.Join Loblaw Companies Limited as a Merchant in our Home & Entertainment (H&E) Division, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional products and customer programs across the country at our grocery retail stores including Real Canadian Superstore. Reporting to the Category Director, you'll be part of a dynamic and diverse team that is data-driven, customer-focused, and passionate about retail! In this role, you will manage a mix of inline businesses as well as seasonal programs allowing you to work closely with both vendors and product teams bringing your complete vision to life. If youxe2x80x99re excited by the opportunity to contribute to one of Canadaxe2x80x99s leading retailers, apply today!What You'll Do:xc2xb7 Manage everyday in-line programs maintaining service levels nationallyxc2xb7 Create seasonal in/out programs leveraging data and analytics to build strategic plans that best serve customers, and that achieve intended financial outcomes.xc2xb7 Research the competitive landscape and understand industry benchmarking standards on pricing, assortment, merchandising, promotional activity and more.xc2xb7 Evaluate new product and/or platform innovation and work directly with vendors on product innovation and program development for our private labels.xc2xb7 Lead and assist vendor program meetings and product costing debates. Play an active role in leading vendorsxe2x80x99 financial performance and product assortment.xc2xb7 Construct strategic promotional plans executing programs working with internal partners marketing your programs through internal and external sourcesxc2xb7 Set and achieve goals, working united with various colleagues in merchandising, operations, control brands, supply chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media, and other divisions.xc2xb7 Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners.xc2xb7 Support the Category Director in assortment optimization analysis, planogram design and in-store merchandising strategies, working in coordination with Associate Merchants, Space Planners, and Supply Chain colleagues.xc2xb7 Assist in building program assortments including product selection with exciting product development aspects working and negotiating with vendors on costing and quantitiesWhat You'll Need:xc2xb7 Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.xc2xb7 At least one yearxe2x80x99s experience as an Associate Buyer/Merchant, in retail sales, or merchandisingxc2xb7 Ability to work in person at least 4 times a week in our Toronto Liberty Village officexc2xb7 Ability to multi-task & prioritize with a high sense of urgencyxc2xb7 Detail oriented and well organizedxc2xb7 Ability to innovate, influence others, and collaborate with many complementary teams.xc2xb7 Analytical approach and experience using data to make decisions.xc2xb7 Financial, business and retail knowledge.xc2xb7 Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Teams and confidence working with various software platforms.Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars xe2x80x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community xe2x80x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values xe2x80x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence xe2x80x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits xe2x80x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canadaxe2x80x99s Top Employers, Canadaxe2x80x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canadaxe2x80x99s Greenest Employers & Canadaxe2x80x99s Top Employers for Young People.If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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