Merchant, Canned (Hard Discount)

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. Join Loblaw Companies Limited as a Merchant in our Hard Discount Division, where we will deliver outstanding products and customer programs to 500 grocery retail stores across Canada. Reporting to the Category Director, we are a diverse and dynamic team that are data-driven and customer centric with a passion for food! If you’re exhilarated by the opportunity to sell for one of Canada’s leading retailers, apply today! What You'll Do: Drive business results by proactively identifying risks and opportunities, taking ownership of execution, and building strong relationships across Merchandising, Operations, Control Brands, Supply Chain, Loyalty, E-commerce, Marketing, Media, and other divisions to deliver shared objectives. Lead promotional programs end-to-end, including product selection, forecasting, financial analysis, pricing decisions, vendor engagement, flyer and digital content, and post-promotion performance reviews. Execute category strategies while using data, customer insights, and competitive trends to identify opportunities, recommend improvements, and influence decisions that drive financial results. Manage assortment decisions, balancing customer value, sales, and profitability while working closely with Associate Merchants, Space Planners, and Supply Chain teams Stay on top of competitive activity, market trends, and customer needs to identify opportunities and recommend changes to category plans. Manage the financial performance of your portfolio, including sales, margin, and market share, working closely with the Category Director to identify opportunities and address performance gaps. Manage everyday shelf pricing decisions, critically assessing data and challenging pricing recommendations to maintain a competitive price position while balancing customer value, margin, and overall category profitability. Independently manage vendor relationships and lead cost negotiations, challenging proposals and finding opportunities to improve costs, funding, and overall category profitability. Evaluate new products and innovation opportunities, working with the Category Director and Control Brands team on private-label product development and programs. Take an active role in adopting and championing new tools and ways of working, including Parrot and Merch OS, while helping others navigate changes to processes and systems. What You'll Need: Post-secondary education or equivalent experience. At least two years of experience in merchandising, buying, retail sales, or category management. A proactive, curious, and resourceful mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and bring forward new ideas. Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to turn customer, sales, and competitive data into practical business decisions. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, solve problems, and make sound decisions with limited direction. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors, internal partners, and cross-functional teams. Strong organizational skills and adaptability, with the ability to manage last-minute promotional changes, shifting priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment. Strong negotiation skills and commercial confidence, wi…

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