Sleep Country Canada is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of sleep and is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to support their merchandising team. The role involves managing product information, supporting category managers, and ensuring effective communication across departments to enhance operational readiness.
Responsibilities
- Assist Category Managers with the preparation of reports, product information, market data, and presentation materials
- Support line review preparation, product transitions, and assortment documentation
- Manage the flow of product data, attributes, and assets to the eCommerce team to ensure accuracy and timely updates
- Track progress of product setup and work closely with cross-functional partners to resolve data gaps or delays
- Conduct routine audits to ensure consistency between in-store and online product information
- Coordinate the setup, maintenance, and execution of drop ship assortments
- Ensure vendor-provided information is complete, accurate, and aligned with merchandising needs
- Monitor performance of extended aisle products
- Assist CMs with creation of product and vendor knowledge training for internal teams
- Maintain inventory tracking files, ensuring accuracy of item status, availability, and key metrics
- Own the upkeep of marketing files, including promotional product lists and calendars
- Update and manage cost sheets, ensuring timely communication of price changes and cost updates
- Serve as a key point of contact for store communication—distributing merchandising updates, product changes, product knowledge material, and execution expectations
- Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, eCommerce, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on product readiness and execution timelines
- Assist with item setup, maintenance, and system updates as required
- Support merchandising initiatives with accurate documentation and follow-through
- Troubleshoot product-related issues and escalate when needed
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in merchandising, retail operations, or a related field
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to navigate fast-paced environments and shifting priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in managing large sets of data
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Collaborative team player
- Bachelor degree in merchandising or related field is an asset
- Experience with product information management or merchandising systems is an asset
Benefits
- Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
- Annual Wellness Credit of up to $250.00 for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, i.e., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
- Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
- Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
- Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
- Associate Referral Program
- Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
- Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital
Company Overview
- Sleep Country is Canada’s specialty retailer dedicated to sleep. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.sleepcountry.ca.