Business Analyst, Merchandising

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• Français (CA)

Please note that:

Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.

We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

Our expectations

The Merchandising Business Analyst’s mandate is to act as a business partner to the Merchandising team, providing expertise and guidance in monitoring the results of merchandising activities, action plans, forecasts, and strategic plans to help achieve financial objectives, leveraging leading business and technology practices.

The incumbent will leverage advanced analytics and problem-solving skills to interpret data, identify opportunities, and translate them to actionable outputs.

Your role

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives or special projects and monitor results.
• Participate in the design and development of tools to capture business inputs, automate standard tasks, and provide an integrated view of performance, to improve understanding of financial performance and operational execution
• Support and guide the Category Manager in decision-making and in the use of the tools developed
• Analyze sales data and financial performance to identify opportunities for improvement and propose recommendations.
• Maintain and improve reporting models and tools to respond to business changes.
• Partner with the Learning and Development team to develop and deliver training for stakeholders to support rollout when needed

The qualifications we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Work experience in retail and product merchandising
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Excellent Excel and PowerBI skills
• Knowledge of VBA, SQL and PowerQuery an asset
• Ability to consolidate, analyze and communicate complex data effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with all levels of the organization and across functions
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to operate in ambiguity
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.