Merchant, Market Produce

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

About The Position

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. Join us at Loblaw Companies Limited as a Merchant in our Super Market Division to deliver extraordinary products and customer programs. Reporting to the Category Director and working closely with the Merchant(s) you will a member of a diverse and dynamic team that are data-driven and customer centric with a passion for food, health and beauty! Are you exhilarated by the opportunity to sell for one of Canada’s leading retailers? Apply today!

Requirements

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
A curious and bold approach.
At least one year’s experience as a merchant/buyer, in retail sales, or merchandising.
Ability to innovate, influence others, and collaborate with many complementary teams.
Analytical approach and experience using data to make decisions.
Financial, business and retail knowledge.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Teams and confidence working with various software platforms

Responsibilities

Set and achieve goals, working united with various colleagues in merchandising, operations, control brands, supply chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media, and other divisions.
Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners.
Lead promotional programs from end-to-end, including product selection and forecasting, financial impact analysis, pricing decisions, vendor engagement, flyer, and digital content, and evaluate program success.
Use data and analytics to build strategic plans that best serve customers, and that achieve intended financial outcomes.
Support the Category Director in assortment optimization analysis, planogram design and in-store merchandising strategies, working in coordination with Associate Merchants, Space Planners, and Supply Chain colleagues.
Research the competitive landscape and understand industry benchmarking standards on pricing, assortment, merchandising, promotional activity and more.
Provide support by handling the financial performance for the category (profit and loss) and driven health of the category (market share performance.)
Lead and assist vendor program meetings and product costing debates.
Play an active role in leading vendors’ financial performance and product assortment.
Evaluate new product and/or platform innovation and work with our control brand team on product innovation and program development for our private labels.