Merchandising Crew Associate

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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.

Reporting to the Store Development Specialist, the Merchandising Crew Associate is responsible for merchandising all Capital projects, and store request projects as per final merchandising layout to current planograms, merchandising standards and marketing directions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Making sure planogram database match the latest store proposal layout. Reporting any discrepancies.
• Merchandise sections as per final merchandising layout to current planograms with shelving heights, using the Shoppers Drug Mart merchandising standards
• Administration duties such as emails, missing material reports, ISW (In Store Web) and Fl!p information to be completed daily. Academy application to be used for all mandatory and optional courses for training purposes. Timesheets and Expenses to be completed accurately, weekly.
• Report any issue when implementing planograms and fixtures to the Store Development Specialist and planograms team.
• Verify MAL (Merchandising assets list) order and report any discrepancies and/or improvements to be made to the Store Development Specialist.
• Verify NSK (New store kit) order checklist from TC and report any discrepancies and/or improvements to the Store Development Specialist
• Provide superior customer service and staff satisfaction throughout construction; ensuring customers' ability to shop throughout the store with minimal disruption.
• In renovations and expansions, relocate and remove merchandise from sections in a logical, orderly fashion onto portable dexion units where necessary.
• Label sections with MMS labels as per current merchandising standards
• Identify and remove any outdated or damaged products in an orderly fashion.
• Receive, log and verify merchandise where necessary.
• Build seasonal and end displays as per the merchandising direction on the In Store Web.
• In relocations, transfer stock from the old location to the new location in a secure fashion, following loss prevention systems and procedures.
• Inform Store Development Specialist of any time off needed. Ensure all time off is logged in Workday as soon as possible.
• Projects are located throughout each region, and occasionally out of region - you will be compensated for travel, hotels and meal costs.
• Customer service and service levels to be a priority minimizing hole counts by investigating holes that are missing on a regular basis. Report any anomalies to the Store Development Specialist.
• Participate in all site meetings
• Provide feedback on the project progress on regular basis to the Store Development Specialist.
• Embrace and promote our Blue Culture and B3 Learnings in our every day duties.
• Manage and provide detail receipts for all expenses to be submitted, including hotel invoices charged to corporate card.

Skills, Experience & Education

Skills

• Valid Driver's License
• Must be willing to travel up to 150km’s one way daily
• Must be willing to stay out of town when projects are over 150km’s one way (or unsafe to drive to and from)
• Must have a reliable car for this position
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service Oriented
• Must be a team player with leadership skills. Peers may often be the acting Project Leader, so the team environment is crucial.
• Well organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willing and able to learn SDM Systems and Procedures
• Works well under pressure - ability to meet deadlines in a detail driven environment
• Computer skills required (emails, Academy courses, Microsoft O365 tools, Outlook, Excel, OneDrive)
• Bilingual for Quebec & Atlantic region

Experience

Retail experience is beneficial.

Education

Secondary School Education.

Working Conditions

* Incumbents are required to exert the following physical effort; however, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety

Personal Protection Equipment including Safety shoes, hard hats and vests are needed at times depending on the capital project needs.

Physical Effort

Most of the time is spent in a standing position. The incumbent may be required to occasionally kneel, reach, bend, or stretch and carry light objects.

Physical Environment

Work is mainly performed in a comfortable store environment where there is minimum to medium exposure to dust, fumes, temperature variance and other sensory attributes. Level of noise at any given time is mild to moderate and may experience frequent interruptions to higher levels.

Sensory Concentration

There is a frequent need to give close attention, much of the time requiring the use of two or more senses simultaneously.

Mental Stress

The incumbent store may be exposed to situations which may cause mild mental stress. There are some pressures from meeting deadlines, multitasking, and producing accurate work. The stress levels felt would not be noticeably disruptive to the work nor would the unpleasant reaction be strong or persistent

Note: This job profile indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties which may be assigned.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

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.