Giant Tiger is a Canadian retailer focused on helping Canadians save more every day. They are seeking a Category Assistant for the Beauty category, responsible for coordinating product development, executing purchase activities, and supporting strategic marketing efforts.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support product development and assortment activities of the Category Team that align to category strategy, contribute to driving traffic, sales and margin, and adhere to safety, quality and regulatory standards
- Execute purchase activities and opportunities in accordance with approved product plans and strategy
- Support effective communications to all support teams relating to product and provide stores with relevant information needed to assist with purchasing decisions and quantification
- Support completion and production of sku and assortment related information per timelines and activities detailed in the Buying or Planogram Calendar to minimize disruptions
- Support strategic marketing activities for all commodities to ensure marketing objectives are accurately met
- Commodities in this category: Beauty (cosmetics, skincare, suncare, fragrances, haircare and men's)
Skills
- Business, Management, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years related experience (Grocery retail an asset)
- Ability to problem solve and make adjustment on simple issues
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Understanding of retail mathematics related to sales, profitability/ inventory
- Great communicator, verbally and in writing
- Time management, organization and prioritization skills required
- Love for product and passion for the Giant Tiger Customer
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
- Bilingual English and French
- Financial acumen
Benefits
- Store Discount
- Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
- Safety first environment
Company Overview
Giant Tiger is the all-Canadian family discount store for Fun Smart Savings. It was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.gianttiger.com/.
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