Merchandising and Vendor Income, Finance - Co-op Student

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?

Winter 2026 Work Term

Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: January 7, 2026

Term End: April 17, 2026

Loblaw has adopted the following Hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues will continue working remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office (to be determined by each business unit).

                                                                                                                                               

Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Merchandising Finance within the Shoppers Drug Mart Corporate Finance team, this role is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of vendor income collected from merchandise suppliers.

What you’ll do:

•     Provide excellent customer service to all business stakeholders.

•     Ensure all vendor income is authorized prior to billing, in accordance with the approval matrix.

•     Liaise with merchants to ensure vendor income billings are complete and accurate.

•     Perform balance sheet reconciliation and analysis related to vendor income accruals.

•     Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and productivity.

•     Assist with special projects as required.

•     Promote a workplace of inclusivity and belonging.

What you bring:

•     A post-secondary education in business, commerce, accounting, or finance.

•     Experience in a fast-paced environment; corporate and/or retail experience is an asset.

•     Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively exchange information, influence, and collaborate.

•     Proven analytical skills with attention to detail and consistent report presentation.

•     Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage demanding situations with tact.

•     Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

•     Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI).

        Specific Excel skills such as pivot tables, lookup formulas, macros, graphing, and sorting are an asset.

•     Experience with SAP, SQL, Python, SAS, Teradata, and/or MicroStrategy is an asset.

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.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

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