Merchandise Financial Planner

Compensation Grade

Grade 6

Job Description

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.

Workplace Arrangements

This role is 100% remote, with the option to work in a hybrid arrangement at our Ottawa Head Office 1-2 days a week, if the successful candidate prefers or is located in Ottawa.

What Giant Tiger Brings;

• Work Your Way! Remote work arrangement;
• Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1
• Store Discount
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription;
• Parental Top Up Program
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;
• Bursary Program for children of employees;
• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop plans that are aligned to and support the approved strategy with Merchant as a key stakeholder. Plan, identify, and execute recommended store inventory exit strategies;
• Partner with the Category Management team to plan Category seasonal financial contributions;
• Prepare, plan, and make recommendations into the weekly and seasonal post-mortem;
• Recommend in-season actions including markdowns to maximize sales, margin, and store inventory productivity while minimizing left-over inventory;
• Deliver financial success by understanding and executing against inventory turns, margin, sales, and sales-to-plan targets.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of merchandise financial planning experience in a retail industry, preferably with a national retailer
• Solid understanding of retail Merchandise Financial planning process and metrics
• Strong analytical skills, ability to identify trends and propose actions plans
• Strong communication skills; able to interact and negotiate with all levels of the organization, ability to present information in an effective and concise manner
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Detailed oriented and organized
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

Assets You May Have

• Experience with business intelligence software
• Experience working in a large, multi-site national retailer
• Bilingual (English/French)
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Visiting local stores on a quarterly basis
  
  

Job Requisition

JR126308

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.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact [email protected].