Associate Merchant

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.

As an Associate Merchant, you’ll join Loblaw's Home & Entertainment category team, a group of elite merchandisers that build exciting programs for all of our banners across the country.

Reporting to our Category Director, you’ll work alongside the Merchants to support every aspect of category management including promotional planning, buying, merchandising, and much more.

• Implement article setup for items by submitting DC listing requests and price setup
• Input promotional plans into JDA system to drive our business, based on direction from Merchant
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure 100% data accuracy
• Run ad-hoc and pre-existing reports weekly and provide analysis upon request
• Run article integrity checks for costing, listing, or sourcing errors
• Resolve all integrity errors and collaborate with appropriate teams to ensure timely completion
• Implement and process deal sheets for over-and-above funds
• Provide timely communication to stores and cross-functional teams
• Dedication to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

• A curious mentality and positive, self-motivated demeanor
• Excellent communication skills
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Attentiveness to details, with a strong emphasis on precision and quality in completing tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
• Financial, business and retail knowledge
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

If you’re curious, ready to take on new challenges and open to doing things differently to help us evolve rapidly, then this is the place to be.

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.