Senior Analyst, Merchandising & Mapping

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.

The Senior Analyst, Merchandising and Mapping works closely with the Merchandising teams, Divisional teams, and Operations to map promotional space in our Home, Entertainment, Health and Beauty departments. The Sr Analyst will support the creation of an accurate, user friendly, Customer-centric promo floor map through end-to-end promo planning and inventory tracking.

Accountabilities:

• Synthesizes category promo plans with customer journey through assignment of promo items to suitable floor space

• Oversees creation and distribution of pocket guides to ensure timely execution of merchandising plans

• Creates quarterly execution guides to convey program details and merchandising instructions to our stores

• Analyzes promo floor plans to identify, understand and troubleshoot potential issues

• Adjusts pocket guide based on outcome of weekly inventory tracking

• Provides Merchandising teams with weekly promo space productivity reporting and insights

• Navigates and build relationships with multiple stakeholders

• Reviews weekly competitor flyers and supports West Ad Match program

• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Business or Economics or related field

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Previous experience in retail operations and/or merchandising preferred

• Strong team player with advanced interpersonal skills

• Intermediate technical skills - with MS Office (esp. Excel and PowerPoint)

• Experience in Loblaw systems and/or SAP preferred

• Detail oriented and strong time management skills

• Ability to contribute to promotional programs in line with corporate strategies

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.