Product Analyst - Markham, Canada - Pet Valu

Pet Valu

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Markham, Ontario

Job Description:

At Pet Valu we understand that your pet is a part of the family, because we're devoted pet lovers too.

We have been providing pets with everything they need to live healthy, happy and active lives for more than 40 years.- What's the Role?- As a Product Analyst, you'll be an important contributor across the lifecycle of our proprietary branded product portfolio.

From concept to execution, you'll be working cross-functionally to ensure our products are the highest quality, our packaging adheres to our brand guides, our launches are consistently on time, and our launch communication is impactful for all of our devoted pet lovers.

Reporting to the Product Manager, the Product Analyst will own critical paths and communicate timelines regularly with cross-functional departments including category buyers, replenishment, and marketing.- So if you're a highly hands on person with a results oriented mindset and a desire to be a part of a growing company - this role is for you- Essential Duties- Product- Manage all aspects of new item setup and item maintenance, including vendor setups, listing forms, and web content.

Liaison between the Product team, vendor, external consultants, and Design teams to ensure consistency of brand artwork and accuracy of product content.
Assist Product Manager with evaluation of cost changes

Marketing

Coordinate all product needs for both instore and digital marketing executions (samples, photoshoots, POP)
Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing & Training team to prepare store communications for new products, sales information, training materials, POP packages, etc.
Work cross functionally with eCommerce to ensure correct product content and images

Project Management

Develop project timelines, manage all timeline updates and continually communicate crossfunctionally through Asana system
Support Product Manager in chairing any meetings and distributing action items

Vendor Management

Process and tracks all Vendor invoicing to ensure timely payment and proper designation of charges
Support vendor communication including product setups, samples, specifications, cost adjustments, QA issues etc. as necessary.
Maintain all product specifications uptodate within all relevant systems, including but not limited to GS1, Simplista

Reporting

Gathers competitive intel including new launches, product images, features and pricing
Tracks and reviews sales performance of new launches relative to forecast and identifies any gaps from anticipated performance with recommendations of solutions.
Generates and compiles data as requested by Product Managers for use in product opportunity evaluation
Experience & Education:
1-2 years of experience, retail experience considered an asset
Post-Secondary education with a focus in Business or Marketing
Competencies:
Very customer service oriented
Strong organizational skills
Works well interdepartmentally
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize with a high sense of urgency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt in highpaced environment
Skills:
Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Experience with Tableau and Asana is considered an asset

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