Merchandising Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Organic Garage

Organic Garage

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Merchandising Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the organization's sales goals are maximized through effective and strategic product placement while ensuring appropriate levels of stock are maintained at all times.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interacting with the different store locations
Planning and organizing grocery planograms using Microsoft Excel
Building new planograms as necessary
Managing new and deleted items into the planograms
Ensure proper level of stock is maintained at all times through effective communication of required min/max quantities to purchasing department
Ensure merchandise is displayed appropriately and strategically with proper signage and shelf placement according to company standards
Build and maintain product displays in compliance with company guidelines
Assemble fixtures as required
Complete all assigned merchandising functions accurately and within set timeframe
Assist with new store setups and planograms
Execute store visits to ensure planograms and merchandising is being adhered to
Attending tradeshows as necessary (CHFA, road shows); These may be on weekends
Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of data records as they relate to the organization and its customers
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

College or university required, preferably in a computer or business course

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Travel is required (vehicle is necessary)

Intermediate to Advance skills in Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook

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1-3 years experience in the grocery industry

Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
Attention to detail in all areas of work
Good organizational, time management, multitasking and prioritizing skills
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Professional demeanor under stressful situations
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Organic Garage is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the AODA. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known._