Category Assistant

Compensation Grade:

Grade 3

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 will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Laval Office, 1001 Bd du Curé-Labelle, Laval, QC 2-3 days/ week for an 8-5 schedule. Mandatory onsite days are Wednesday and Thursday.

This role is a 14-month contract.

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement
  
  
• Store Discount
  
  
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription
  
  
• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible
  
  

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 skus 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
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Business, Management, or equivalent experience
  
  
• 2 years related experience in category selection processes (Fashion 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
  
  
• Knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint.
  
  

Assets

• Bilingual English and French
  
  
• Financial acumen
  
  

Are you interested in this position but don’t meet 100% of 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 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please use the contact information below to request accommodation. These accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the evaluation of a candidate's fit for the role, allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities. This information will be kept confidential, and your right to privacy will be protected.

Thank you for your interest in Giant Tiger, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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Contract End Date:

2027-01-01

Job Requisition:

JR129411

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].