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Category Administrator (Temp)

Metro

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 47680 - 65560

Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:Category Administrator (Temp)

Requisition ID:49944

Career Group (ADSP):Administrative

Division:Food Basics Merchandising ()

Department:Merchandising

WorkLocation:METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)

Province:Canada : Ontario

Position Type:Temporary

The typical salary range for this position is $47680.00 - $65560.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidates job-related knowledge skills education experience and internal equity considerations.

Joining our team has its advantages!

- Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance

- Telecommuting in hybrid mode

- Free parking

- Opportunity for professional development

This is an existing temporary full time position until October 2027.

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Category Management team on day to day business activities including data entry communications to Vendors when necessary Store Surveys Store Services Inventory Managers Marketing and Accounting and assisting with advertising promotions which are on very strict deadlines. Attention to detail required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide administrative support to the Category Management team
- Ensure that input of financials (Market Bill Backs/Off Invoice/Announcements) and advertising are verified. This includes proofing block ids and providing feedback on ad irregularities going to press/production
- Complete all assigned tasks that relate to the weekly execution of promotions
- Verification of week Store Survey
- Processing of Cost Revisions/DISC list extract
- Creation of Promotional Signs
- Allowances/Billings completed as provided
- Promotions generated (Blocking agreements) and Promotion Launch Check
- Ensure that all store inquiries are responded to and dealt with in a timely fashion
- Process validations for upcoming promotions
- Follow up with vendors when necessary regarding ad images as directed and provide status updates

QUALIFICATIONS:
- College Diploma or University studies in Business or related field required
- 1 3 years of merchandising experience
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables Vlookup Macros)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Intermediate level computer skills in office productivity tools

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metros business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring compliance with Ontarios Employment Standards Act (Bill 149) we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening assessing or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive ensuring that every candidates profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METROs Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds experiences and points of view because it allows us to innovate make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

Required Experience:

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