MERCHANT, MKT COOKIES & CRACKERS

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.

Are you passionate about the retail industry and delivering exceptional customer experiences? As a Merchant, MKT Cookies & Crackers within Loblaw’s Super Market Division, you will play a critical role in building out a strategy to grow the business. You will collaborate closely with category teams, providing them thought leadership on how to drive sales. These tactics will include pricing, promotional, assortment, and distribution recommendations.

In this dynamic role, a strong understanding of customer needs and preferences is essential. We’re looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes full ownership of their portfolio, and is committed to achieving outstanding business results. Collaboration and a passion for growth are at the heart of this opportunity. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of the Super Market division, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will do

• Analyze and recommend new items to add and discontinue
• Conduct post-mortem review of category performance
• Support in building out promotional plans for offers
• SAP Pricing, Costing, and Assortment and Article Creation
• Conduct competitive analyses and provide thought leadership on what best-in-class looks like for the category
• Support negotiations with vendors for in-line business
• Work with Merchandising Promo, Operations and Allocation teams on store merchandising plans (DMAP)
• Prepare and send out store communications (store training materials, store merchandising standards)
• Vendor and Inventory Management (where required)
• Conduct vendor meetings to discuss assortment, planning and store visits

What You'll Need:

• 2 to 3 years merchandising experience
• Proven ability to contribute to category plans in-line with corporate strategies
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to influence without formal authority
• Drive to take initiative and build out the scope of the role
• Critical thinking skills and ability to formulate a holistic plan
• Ability to price, cost, assort items, create articles and upload templates in SAP
• Proven analytical experience
• Proficient with MS Office (specifically Excel)

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.