SAP Assortment Specialist

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.

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Central Assortment & Space Planning, the SAP Assortment Specialist manages the accurate creation and maintenance of assortment data in SAP via Layout modules (an assortment vehicle in SAP), as-well as supporting parts of the Planogram process. The data-relationships on Layout Modules drive the authorizations of product in SAP & downstream to our stores ensuring accurate product availability, which is critical for smooth store operations and customer satisfaction.

In this position, you will work closely with the the Central assortment team, Category teams, Supply Chain, Space Planning, Floor Planning and other business partners ensuring that the assortment needs of the business are met, while also ensuring that established rules, standards & guardrails around Customer Focus, Store availability & Supply chain inventory are respected - often in time-sensitive situations.

You will need to develop a strong understanding of assortment taking ownership of the SAP assortment process, ensuring data integrity, and proactively identifying areas for improvement. In addition you will need to quickly understand the intricacies/interconnectedness of data between various systems including SAP, IPFR, BOSS as-well as Category/ Supply Chain processes, coupled with a very strong attention to detail. Great teamwork, interpersonal skills & strong excel skills along with the ability to interpret and connect dots quickly are also critical to this role. If you think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Create, maintain & manage SAP Layout Modules (assortment vehicle in SAP) according to the standards set out by the Assortment team.
• Collaborate with Category, Live Assortment, Store specialists, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to understand assortment strategy and incorporate it into existing assortment structure, adhering to defined standards and ensuring store availability. This includes managing permanent assortment, seasonal assortment strategies, first-to-market assortment, temporary assortments, case pack changes, etc.
• Liaise with a variety of internal colleagues in Category, Live Assortment, Space Planning, Floor Planning, Data Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, as needed.
• Manage requests submitted via a Centralized mailbox and via an SAP workbench.
• Lead regular meetings with category teams to review assortment, focusing on in-store availability, data quality, accuracy, and completeness. Taking ownership of the SAP assortment process, ensuring data integrity and proactively identifying areas for improvement.
• Generate assortment integrity checks (AIC’s) and ensure resolution of issues before processing assortment changes, including processes tied to Planogram releases - Ensuring accurate assortment data to provide the best possible shopping experience for our customers, demonstrating care in every detail
• Maintain site to cluster/Layout Module assignments for assortment transitions (ex. Store Flips, Banner Conversions, Renovations)
• Communicate, prioritize, and resolve issues in a timely manner, and escalate as required.
• Support various Daily, Weekly or Monthly reporting requirements for the team.
• Support ad-hoc projects, and other activities as dictated by business needs.
• Support store Minimum Presentation inquiries/reviews.
  
  

What You'll Need:

• 1-3 Years working experience within an SAP environment
• Working knowledge of SAP Assortment, a definite asset
• Strong attention to detail is a must, as the role impacts store authorizations directly.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel (Vlookup, Pivottables a must, Macro’s a definite bonus)
• Microsoft Access experience a definite bonus.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with an ability to quickly connect dots. This will support effective decision making and problem solving which is integral to the role
• Strong communication skills required for communicating to a variety of groups and levels.
• Proven ability to respond to new situations and work in a constantly changing environment.
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
  
  

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.

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