Senior Analyst, Merchandising & Mapping
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Job Description
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.
Accountabilities:
- 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
Role 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
- 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
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If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
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