Merchandise Coordinator

Who We Are:

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

About The Role:

Provide timely and error-free administrative support to Category Management and stores regarding SKU File management (focus on data integrity), marketing activities and vendor set-up.

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 1-2 days a week for an 8-5 schedule.

What You'll be Doing:

• SKU File maintenance, including sku creation, delistings, pricing updates, image maintenance and reclassifications; focus on data integrity, related support files, and communicating changes to cross-functional teams
• Vendor administration: domestic vendor set up and issuance of all vendor and private label manuals; provide all information to vendor inquiries for new vendors; update vendor profile as required and communicating new store openings
• Administrative support for import quote sheet execution
• Category/assortment administrative support: colour cards, purchase logs and flyer boards
• Support the ad event/promotions process with the initial entry of product information
• Reply to store inquiries and requests related to sku maintenance and vendor set up
• Response to Buying Help Desk inquiries re: SKU File and RTV/RTW: communicate info required to Buying Help Desk
• Liaising with Supply Chain for the creation and release of short-term teams to stores
• Ad-hoc projects to support Merchants and Operations

What You'll Bring:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience, ideally in retail
• 1-3 years work experience (ideally in retail - either store or buying office)
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail and values data integrity
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Excel)

Assets You May Have:

• Bilingual English and French
• Systems experience with AS400 (JDA), PLM, BI or similar software applications