Online Assortment Analyst - 12 Month Contract

Canadian Tire Corporation•Toronto, ON

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About The Position

This is a 12 month contract role with the possibility of extension or conversion to a full time role depending upon business needs. The Online Assortment Analyst will manage day-to-day operations of the Online Assortment Program (Extended Aisle/Drop Ship). This includes onboarding new SKUs and suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, performing competitive and operational analysis, improving vendor compliance, and coordinating various ad hoc requests. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality results, capable of managing tasks independently, navigating complexity, and collaborating across teams. Strong technical and organizational skills are essential, including expertise in Microsoft Excel (Macros, PivotTables, VLOOKUP) to enable automation of workflows, data processing, and reporting. Proficiency in Power BI, Power Automate, VBA, and related programming platforms is considered an asset. The role requires a customer-focused, action-oriented team player who thrives in dynamic environments, analyzes data effectively, and drives efficiency through smart automation and calculated decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Strategic mindset with a customer-centric approach to assortment planning.
Experience in merchandising or project management in e-commerce, retail, or supply chain.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to query data sources and summarize findings into actionable insights.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel (Macros, Pivots, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of emerging technologies aimed at streamlining workflows, minimizing manual effort, and boosting efficiency through automation.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence without authority.
Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high levels of organization.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Power BI, Power Automate, VBA, Microsoft Access, and related programming platforms.
Post-secondary education in Business, Retail, Supply Chain or related fields.
E-commerce/ digital courses or experience.
Experience in category and/or product management, dropship or marketplace.
Knowledge of drop shipping operations and e-commerce platforms.
Familiarity with Google Analytics and ThoughtSpot.

Responsibilities

Manage online-only product and vendor onboarding for CTR’s Online Assortment.
Facilitate assortment updates, product style setup, buyer approval coordination, product classification, and pricing.
Ensure timely execution of onboarding processes with high accuracy.
Build strong, long-term partnerships with vendors and ensure smooth communication.
Collaborate with buying teams to understand assortment strategies and business objectives.
Monitor market and industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer preferences to stay informed and support strategic decision-making.
Conduct regular reviews with buyers to present analyses on assortment performance.
Utilize data-driven insights to identify opportunities for assortment improvement.
Develop actionable recommendations for enhancing online and inline product assortments.
Continuously improve the product onboarding process for efficiency gains, with strong emphasis on automation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and system integrations.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities
Product discounts
Competitive pay
Store discounts
Supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
Retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
Enhanced flex benefits program
Mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
Total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees