Brand & Supplier Operations Analyst

Brand & Supplier Analyst Full-Time | On-Site | Montreal, QC Union Lighting & Décor is seeking a highly organized, meticulous, analytical, and commercially minded Brand & Supplier Analyst to support our supplier relationships, purchasing, pricing, product information, inventory analysis, and brand operations. This is a dynamic, hands-on position that requires more than strong administrative skills. We are looking for someone who understands how a business operates, has excellent numerical and analytical skills, can make informed pricing decisions, and takes initiative to identify problems and develop solutions. The ideal candidate is motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment where priorities can change quickly. You will play an important role in connecting suppliers, purchasing, showroom sales, marketing, e-commerce, and management, ensuring information is accurate, pricing is competitive and profitable, and opportunities are identified and communicated. This is not a logistics, import/export or marketing position. It is a business-focused role combining supplier and brand management, pricing, purchasing support, data analysis, and cross-departmental coordination. About Union Lighting & Décor Union Lighting & Décor is a family-owned retailer specializing in lighting, decorative hardware, furniture, décor, giftware, and smart home technology. Since 1914, we have built our reputation on exceptional customer service, strong supplier relationships, and a carefully curated product offering. We operate a large Montreal showroom alongside a growing e-commerce business serving customers across Canada and the United States. Key Responsibilities Pricing, Costing & Profitability Review supplier price lists, costs, discounts, and pricing updates to ensure accuracy. Calculate product costs, including freight, duty, and other expenses, to determine accurate landed costs. Establish and adjust retail selling prices based on product costs, target profit margins, competitive positioning, and business objectives. Understand the relationship between cost, markup, margin, and profitability, and apply sound business judgment when making pricing recommendations and decisions. Identify pricing errors, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve profitability. Monitor competitor pricing to help ensure our products remain competitive in the marketplace. Maintain accurate pricing across internal systems, websites, and sales materials. Supplier Relations, Purchasing & Brand Management Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and brand representatives. Enter, review, and update purchase orders, supplier details, pricing records, and product information. Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, credits, lead times, order issues, promotions, samples, swatches, and product updates. Maintain organized supplier files, price lists, brand guides, promotional calendars, return policies, and vendor information. Coordinate product samples and swatches, including ordering, tracking, and organization. Assist with the research, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers, brands, and product lines. Identify supplier opportunities, resolve issues, and ensure important information is communicated internally. Inventory, Reporting & Business Analysis Use Excel and internal reporting systems to analyze sales, inventory, supplier performance, and pricing. Identify bestsellers, slow-moving inventory, in-stock opportunities, and products with strong sales potential. Prepare sales reports, product summaries, supplier performance reports, and other business analyses. Help identify opportunities to improve product assortment, inventory performance, sales, and profitability. Organize and interpret information to support informed business decisions. Brand Communication & Cross-Departmental Coordination Communicate supplier updates, price changes, promotions, new collec…

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