Merchandise Planner, Grocery Job at Giant Tiger

Giant Tiger Ottawa, ON

Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger’s Home Office provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.
Reporting to the Director, the Merchandise Planner will partner closely with Category Managers to accurately plan and maximize seasonal inventory performance and sales. They will execute detailed analytics and recommend key actions to support optimal inventory performance. They own the merchandise plan and are responsible for its accuracy and integrity. The Merchandise Planner ensures that product flow is optimized to meet the needs of the Giant Tiger customer.

Merchandise Planner, Grocery; Job Highlights:

  • Recommend actions to maximize store inventory productivity and provide store inventory recommendations to Category Management, create and align the pricing lifecycle plan, and manage the planning budget;
  • Plan, identify, and execute recommended store inventory exit strategies;
  • Partner with the Category Management team to plan Category seasonal financial contributions;
  • Prepare, plan, and make recommendations into the weekly and seasonal post-mortem;
  • Recommend in-season actions including markdowns to maximize sales, margin, and store inventory productivity while minimizing left-over inventory;
  • Deliver financial success by understanding and executing against inventory turns, margin, sales, and sales-to-plan targets.

Merchandise Planner, Grocery; Key Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of Planning or Analytics experience required, preferably in retail
  • Post-secondary education, preferably in supply chain, business or economics/finance;
  • Strong knowledge of merchandise planning tools
  • Superior analytical, problem solving, time-management, prioritization, and organizational skills;
  • Advanced MS Excel skills;
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
  • Strong ability to translate and communicate a strategy into a concrete plan
  • Self-disciplined, persistent, and has a strong work ethic
  • Bilingual (English/French), is an asset

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will succeed in the role, as well as contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture. If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact careers@gianttiger.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent




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