Summer Student - Associate Merchant, Hard Discount, Fresh

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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?

Summer 2025 Work Term

Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: May 5, 2025

Term End: August 22, 2025
 

As of October 15, 2024 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).

Join us at Loblaw Companies Limited as an Associate Merchant in our Hard Discount Division supporting the No Frills and Maxi banners to deliver great products and customer programs to over 475 grocery retail stores across Canada. Reporting to the Category Director and working closely with the Merchants, you will be part of a diverse and dynamic team that are data-driven and customer centric with a passion for food! If you’re excited by the opportunity to work for one of Canada’s leading retailers, apply today!

 

What You'll Do:

• Work collaboratively with various business units including Merchandising, Operations, Finance, Control Brands, Supply Chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media, and other divisions to build and execute customer centric merchandising programs that drive profitable sales growth.
• Provide support to your Merchants in promotional program execution, including data-entry, data-integrity management, flyer/digital/instore advertising accuracy, vendor income collection, inventory management, store communications and retail pricing.
• Use data and analytics to provide your Merchants and Category Director with insights on category performance and other ad-hoc inquiries as requested in a timely manner.
• Support your Merchant(s) and/or Category Director in product assortment planning and coordinating seasonal planogram executions: including data-entry, data integrity management and ad-hoc reporting.
• Support the Category Director in managing the financial activity of the category and collaborate with the Merchants, vendor(s) and finance team to investigate and resolve income inquiries.

 

What You'll Need:

• A curious, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience in Retail, Sales, Merchandising or knowledge of retail, financial or business processes preferred  
• Ability to influence without authority and collaborate productively with many diverse teams.
• Experience using data and analytical skills to drive innovative insights.

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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