Senior Analyst, Merchandising & Mapping

Loblaw Companies Limited•Calgary, AB

5d•CA$60,000 - CA$82,500

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Mapping and Merchandising Superstores, the Sr. Analyst will help support strategic merchandising execution and optimization of retail floor space. This role is responsible for floor mapping, database management, phasing deck support and in-store signage directives. Key responsibilities include all floor initiatives, developing pocket guides & merch notes, program execution guides, sales updates, coordination of key programs, and maintaining floor allocation templates. They will collaborate closely with Business Units, Marketing, Store Operations, Promo and Allocation teams.

Requirements

Post-secondary education (business, marketing, retail, finance, economics)
Excellent communication/presentation skills (written and spoken)
Detail oriented, strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and work independently
Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills
Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, V-lookup, advance formulas, macros, maintain/build excel programs
Intermediate MS PowerPoint & Publisher skills including creativity and attention to detail
Capability to support promotional initiatives aligned with corporate strategies

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of promotions and merchandising programs within Superstore, an asset
Management experience in retail operations and/or merchandising, an asset
Entry level SQL knowledge, an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for the creation and distribution of “pocket guides” to ensure strong store execution of all merchandising initiatives, mandates, and programs
Support all merchandising mapping databases, store/floor classifications, and WIP management
Develop and manage merchandising execution guides and store alerts
Responsible for floor updates and coordinating with promo, category, and allocations teams
Collaborate with the marketing team to integrate signage requirements into pocket guides and execution materials
Prepare floor sell-through analysis and post-mortem reporting for merchandising programs
Monitor program performance by generating, analyzing, and interpreting various reports
Conduct sales and data analysis to support floor optimization and product availability strategies
Develop and maintain floor allocation templates
Develop/maintain various excel templates to improve floor and allocations efficiencies
Create PowerPoint presentations to support merchandising programs and business initiatives
Support cross-functional business units in coordinating merchandising programs
Ad-hoc duties as required