Category Assistant, Food

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At Shoppers Drug Mart were innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics and a beloved loyalty program were caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop its a great place to work. Were committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration kindness and inclusivity. Join our team and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important

Category Assistant (Fresh Food)

Were looking for a Category Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Category Director this role supports product financial and administrative processes related to category management. Youll help maintain accurate data support merchandising initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

What Youll Do

• Maintain and monitor key sales and financial data; prepare weekly reports and insights

• Complete and manage required documentation (e.g. product and vendor information)

• Ensure data accuracy across systems (e.g. SAP CPMS) in collaboration with sourcing teams

• Prepare materials for flyers merchandising plans and seasonal programs including pricing and product details

• Review and proof marketing materials to ensure accuracy

• Support internal teams by resolving store issues efficiently

• Communicate updates and category information to stores

• Collaborate with teams such as Space Planning Logistics Operations Supply Chain and Merchandising to address issues and improve processes

What You Bring

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Clear and professional communication skills across different formats and audiences

• Comfort working with data spreadsheets and databases

• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

• Sound judgment and discretion when working with sensitive or business-critical information

• Familiarity with category management or merchandising principles is an asset

Experience & Education

• At least 1 year of experience in a business retail or merchandising environment

• Post-secondary education in business merchandising or a related fieldor equivalent experience

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart

Acting as consultants supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work co-workers customers and community.

How Youll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values are authentic build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you and you are open-minded responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment apply today.

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Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canadas diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nations evolving diversity in the products we sell the people we hire and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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