Sr. Analyst, Promotions, Fresh

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, Promotions is accountable for supporting the Director, Promotions to achieve promotional investment targets, and guide promotional activity, tailoring activities to banner strategy with the goal of contributing to sales and market share growth.

Accountabilities:

Promotion Planning

• Maintaining / updating / communication of the Merchandising Calendar & Instructions as required.
• Assist in creating the weekly flyer (i.e. front page, rotation and analytics to support the decision)
• Use historical sales data and the promotional effectiveness tool, model profitability scenarios in order to identify and communicate opportunities for improved promotional sales and profitability
• Conduct promotion specific historical analysis to assist in item selection, provide recommendations on most profitable category to highlight and appropriate price points
• Monitor execution and results of all promotions and in store programs

Promotion Execution

• Proofing weekly flyer to ensure accuracy of items planned compared to JDA, and that flyer is fully compliant
• Verify the flow and accuracy of data in JDA and various category ad planners
• Address and highlight any errors that may require correction to improve integrity of data
• Confirm planning timelines have been met by category team
• Reporting - run weekly flyer sales post-mortem, highlighting opportunities for improvement in future ads
• Competitive review - monitor competitor ad activity, highlight issues and opportunities

Requirements

• Post-secondary education - Business, Finance, Economics preferred
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in retail operations and/or merchandising planning preferred.
• Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate technical skills - with MS Office (esp. Excel and PowerPoint) and experience in Loblaw systems 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.