Category Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague._

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - 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 Well.

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.

We are a leader in retail and pharmacy. Well-known and convenient, with an extensive store network servicing the needs of Canadians.

We are a Canadian success story of 50 years, created by recognizing needs, building relationships and focusing on doing what's needed for our patients and customers.

We help ensure Shoppers remains a leader in retail pharmacy, innovating new product and service offerings on a national and provincial stage, setting strategy, taking smart risks and responsibility for our recommendations, and getting things done.

Shoppers Drug Mart is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing, with over 1,200 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores in each province and three territories.

We are one of the most convenient retailers in Canada, proudly serving Canadians who believe being healthy means looking and feeling good.

We are hiring a
Category Assistant, Seasonal

Reporting directly to the Category Director, the incumbent supports all product and financial processes associated with category management and assists in the general administration and management of categories and suppliers.

The incumbent maintains the data for the flyers and all supporting documents, data retrieval and analysis for planograms, reviews, supplier meetings.

Duties:

Enters, maintains and monitors all critical information including key sales and financial data to prepare and analyze weekly sales reports.
Completes all required forms including product information form and vendor profile form to ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
Works to ensure all data is maintained accurately across SDM CPMS systems.
Prepares and submits worksheets for flyers, various merchandising plans and seasonal spreadsheets to include accurate estimates, sales, deal, retail and shelf life information.
Proofs and edits flyer and other seasonal marketing initiatives to ensure accuracy and make adjustments as required.
Provides support to Marketing Call Centre to resolve issues or concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
Prepares and distributes communications for stores to ensure category information or updates are provided in a timely manner.
Manages samples for all seasonal programs
Monitors and liaises with relevant departments including, Planogram, Logistics, Inventory and Promotions to resolve issues or concerns in an efficient and timely manner.

Experience
Greater than one year, but less than or equal to, two years general business or merchandising experience.

Education
Post-secondary education with courses in business, merchandising or equivalent.

Skills

This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects.

Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.

Requires an understanding of interrelated work processes to be able to adapt to differing assignments.
Understands the interdependent system coordination between SDM systems and processes.
Provides routine information to coordinate the assignments and work procedures of others.
Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with vendors and colleagues including senior management.
Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements.
Computer skills to produce effective, spreadsheets, reports, documents and presentations, as required. Database management.
Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
Knowledge of category management and merchandising practices and principles.

Why now?

We are currently focusing on our teams at Central office, to provide the best support to our Stores and their teams, and ensure our customers and patients are best served by visiting Shoppers.

And on top of that, every year, Shoppers Drug Mart employees at Central office, and in the stores of our Associate Owners, contribute more time, money and effort to great charitable causes across Canada.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do bus