Merchandising

Category Assistant, Electronics (9 Month Contract)

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At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.  We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Overview:

Reporting to the Category Director the incumbent supports the product and financial processes for category management. Assists in administration and management of categories and suppliers. Maintains data for flyers and supporting documents. Handles data retrieval and analysis for planograms, reviews, and supplier meetings.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manages sales and financial data for weekly reports.
  • Completes product and vendor set up and documentation.
  • Maintains accurate product listing information.
  • Prepares and updates worksheets for flyer, seasonal, marketing, and merchandising plans.
  • Proofs flyer, seasonal, and marketing materials.
  • Communicates category information to stores.
  • Liaises with other departments (including Marketing Call Centre, Customer Service, Planogram, Logistics, Inventory and Promotions) to resolve issues.

Skills:

  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Demonstrates courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in professional interactions.
  • Understands inter-related work processes and adapts to assignments.
  • Possesses strong computer skills, including spreadsheet, report, and database management.
  • Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing, with editing/proofreading skills.
  • Knowledgeable in category management and merchandising principles.

Experience:

  • Greater than one year of general business or merchandising experience.
  • Experience using Loblaw SAP.

Education:

  • Post-secondary education with courses in business, merchandising or equivalent.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a competitive pay program and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. 

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Temporary (Fixed Term)



Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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