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. 

Reporting to the Director, In-Store Merchandising and Forecasting, the Sr. Manager, In-Store Merchandising and Forecasting (No Frills), oversees the technical development, evolution, and execution of the Merchandising Guidance Tool (MGT). In addition, meeting the forecasting needs by optimizing forecasts for banner programs. This role requires strong working knowledge of pricing and promotional processes, supply chain, resolving errors i.e. bookings vs receiving, retail integrity and performance reporting.  The Senior Analyst, Merchandising & Mapping reports directly to the Sr. Manager to ensure floor displays are planned accurately and in a timely manner.

Accountabilities:  

• Ensure floor plans built to drive required programs and accommodate flow of inventory to optimize sales, profit and enhanced store execution  
• Review mandatory merchandising orders and communicate to stake holders
• Liaise with category teams on new program launches, enhancements, and seasonal flips to drive optimal programs at No Frills stores 
• Communicate merchandising standards and direction through Merchandising Guidance Tool and Execution Guides 
• Work with the promo team to plan and execute merchandising rotations and front pages
• Assist promo team with late ad changes
• Review the allocation planning process for large programs and overall banner program forecasting 
• Mentor and coach team members in achieving their goals and IDP’s
• Cater to the needs of our stores in developing the MGT tool to our customer’s evolving requirements

Role Requirements:

• Post-secondary education (business, marketing, retail, finance, economics)  
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)  
• Detail oriented and strong time management skills 
• Management experience in retail operations and/or merchandizing, an asset
• Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills.  
• Strong technical skills –MS Office (esp. Excel and PowerPoint), experience in Loblaw systems, and development background
• Ability to contribute to promotional programs in line with corporate strategies  
• Strong knowledge of promotions and merchandising programs within Hard Discount, an asset.  

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.