Category Assistant

Giant Tiger is a well-established Canadian retail company focused on helping consumers save more every day. They are seeking a Category Assistant to coordinate and support product development and assortment activities, ensuring alignment with category strategy and marketing objectives.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and support product development and assortment activities of the Category Team that align to category strategy, contribute to driving traffic, sales and margin, and adhere to safety, quality and regulatory standardsExecute purchase activities and opportunities in accordance with approved product plans and strategySupport effective communications to all support teams relating to product and provide stores with relevant information needed to assist with purchasing decisions and quantificationSupport completion and production of sku and assortment related information per timelines and activities detailed in the Buying or Planogram Calendar to minimize disruptionsSupport strategic marketing activities for all commodities to ensure marketing objectives are accurately metSkillsBusiness, Management, or equivalent experience1-3 years related experience (Grocery retail an asset)Ability to problem solve and make adjustment on simple issuesStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsUnderstanding of retail mathematics related to sales, profitability/ inventoryGreat communicator, verbally and in writingTime management, organization and prioritization skills requiredLove for product and passion for the Giant Tiger CustomerStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of productsBilingual English and FrenchFinancial acumenBenefitsRetirement Support: We contribute 6% of your annual base salary to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) on your behalf, no employee contribution required.Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.Store DiscountParental leave salary top-upRecognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perksSafety first environmentCompany OverviewGiant Tiger is the all-Canadian family discount store for Fun Smart Savings. It was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.gianttiger.com/.



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