Category Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - The North West Company

The North West Company

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

In your role as a Category Assistant at The North West Company (NWC); you will be responsible to assist the Category Manager with the day-to-day tasks of managing the category.

You will compile data and reports required to monitor the Category performance, maintain vendor directory, investigate and respond to Stores and Category teams inquiries regarding the category; and provide support for all category promotional activities.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out for more information.

Your Role:

Work with team members to pick, pack, and prepare fur, fabric, and sewing orders to our stores.
Receive orders from vendors and place inventory into warehouse racking.
Assist in adjusting store orders of sewing and fur items.
Coordinates the data and information required for item and verifies list is accurate.
Coordinates Category calendar and vendor meetings.
Validates vendor submissions and submits to the Data Management team for processing.
Responds to questions from the Data Management teams to ensure complete and accurate item setup.
Sends communications to stores about item updates.
Submits necessary category updates for communication.
Responds to Store Connect tickets assigned to the Category Team, ensuring the resolution of store issues, and escalating when necessary to ensure a satisfactory conclusion for all tickets.
Compiles data and draft reports and presentations for Category Manger approval.
Supports the Category Manger in the monitoring of promotional planning and planogram reviews.
Performs the administration related to Category promotional activities.
Conducts analyses as requested by the Category Manager for weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance reports.
Reviews and monitors reporting as required and takes necessary actions or escalates as needed.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Previous experience working in an office support and/or in an administrative assistant role is required.
Knowledge of, or have experience in the fur and sewing industry.
Postsecondary education in business or related field or a College diploma is an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must have demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.
Good analytical and problem solving skills are required.
Must be detail conscious and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.

Location:

Must be able to work from both the satellite Fur Marketing Branch Facility and from Corporate Office in Winnipeg, MB.

Fur Marketing Branch King Edward Street, Winnipeg, MB.

Corporate Office

Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB

Reports to:
Senior Category Manager, Category Management.

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
Being Enterprising - Committing to our Customer - Working with Passion - Leading and Developing Others - Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity - Building Trust

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Internal Applicants Only:

Salary Grade:
COR006

WorkNWC

MakeADifference