Associate Merchandise Planner
Job Summary
Who We Are:
At Giant Tiger our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. Were a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60 years of success. As part of our store support team your work directly impacts stores across the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves.
Were looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.
Job Title
Associate Merchandise PlannerAbout This Role:
Role Purpose:
The Associate Merchandise Planner supports the MFP team with reporting analysis and insights that drive planning and decision-making. This role focuses on sales margin and inventory reporting post-mortem analysis TM1 budget and forecast entry and ad-hoc analysis to support the business.
Where Youll Work:
This role will follow a hybrid schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Laval Office 1001 Bd du Curé-Labelle Laval QC 1-2 times a month.
Candidates who live in the Ottawa/Gatineau area and can go into the Ottawa Home Office 2480 Walkley Rd 1-2 times a month will also be considered.
What Youll Be Doing:
Provide planners with supporting historical breakdowns as the feed in for building block creation in the class level financial plans.
Prepares reporting and category specific analysis to support the planner with the weekly and monthly analysis of sales profitability and inventory
Populate the monthly Post Mortem reports of actual results for Merchandise Financial Planners
Provide straightforward ad hoc sales analysis and reporting weekly to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
Enter budgets and forecasts into TM1 as assigned by the Merchandise Financial Planner
Support the reconciliation of store plans to ensure alignment with financial and operational targets
Populate weekly promotional reporting based on actuals
What Youll Bring:
Post secondary education (Business Administration Finance or Mathematics preferred)
A genuine interest in the retail industry and growing a career with a leading Canadian brand
Demonstrates a good understanding of the retail Merchandise Financial Planning process and key performance metrics
Possesses effective analytical skills with the ability to spot trends and suggest actionable solutions
Effective communication skills; able to interact with all levels of the organization with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detailed oriented and organized
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Salary
$45600.00 - $68500.00What Giant Tiger Offers:
Competitive Compensation: The salary range for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.
Retirement Support: We contribute 6% of your annual base salary to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) on your behalf no employee contribution required.
Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off including personal and vacation days plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Years.
Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching training and support you need to build a long-term career. If youre looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges youve found it.
Extra Giant Tiger Perks:
Store Discount
Parental leave salary top-up
Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
Safety first environment.
Location
1001 Boulevard Curé-Labelle Laval Quebec H7V 2V6Job Requisition
JR131419Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs please contact .
Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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