Category Assistant

Who We Are:
At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We're a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. As part of our store support team, your work directly impacts stores across the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves.
We're looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger. 

Job Title

About This Role:

Workplace Arrangements:

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Ottawa Head Office, on Walkley Road 2 days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
 

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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: Grocery Centre Store (soups/stews/sauces/pickles/condiments/side dishes and prepared food).

What You'll Bring:

• 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

Assets You May Have:

• Bilingual English and French

• Financial acumen

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.

Salary

What Giant Tiger Offers:
Competitive Compensation: The salary range for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience, skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.

Retirement Support: We contribute 6% of your annual base salary to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) on your behalf, no employee contribution required.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off : Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year's.

Career Growth : Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.
Extra Giant Tiger Perks:
• Store Discount,
• Parental leave salary top-up,
• Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks,
• Safety first environment.

Location

Job Requisition

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you interested in this position but don't yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway
During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.
Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact