Pricing Manager

Posted:
10/18/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Alberta, Canada ⋅ Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

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. 

Join Loblaw Companies Limited as a Pricing Manager in our Super Market Division, where we will deliver outstanding products and customer programs to retail stores across Canada.

The Pricing Manager will manage regional pricing and promotional activity along with Western seasonal programs. Reporting to the Category Director, we are a diverse and dynamic team that is data-driven, customer-centric, and passionate about food.

What You'll Be Doing :

Pricing 

·         Manage price matching activity (ad & shelf) 

·         Manage target modeling 

·         Daily price maintenance 

·         Provide competitive price review

 

Flyer Promotional Activity 

·         Alert Category Directors and Merchants to relevant competitive activity 

·         Key final flyer prices into SAP, adjust as needed based on post-production price match activity. 

Non-Flyer Promotional Activity 

·         Monitor the industry relative to competitive trends 

·         Select and submit appropriate (ad-matched) items or rush ads 

·         Proof and approve ads. 

·         Coordinate with Supply Chain 

What You’ll Need to Succeed ​ 
 

·         Post-secondary education or equivalent experience 

·         Proven ability to contribute to category plans in line with corporate strategies 

·         Good communication skills 

·         Ability to gather and synthesize customer and market insight and information 

·         1 to 3 years merchandising experience

·         Proven ability to contribute to category plans in-line with corporate strategies

·         Good communication and organizational skills

·         Ability to price, cost, assort items, create articles and upload templates in SAP

·         Proven Analytical experience

·         Proficient with MS Office (specifically Excel)

How Success Is Measured:

·         P&L Performance (i.e. Sales, GP, GM, Advertising, Inventory) 

·         Service level (in stock) promotions 

·         Market share 

·         Customer satisfaction 

·         Staff engagement 

·         SKU productivity and markdowns 

·         Control label penetration 

·         Direct Imports 

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.