Description:
We are currently seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to join our team for a 12-month term. The selected candidate will be responsible for timely and error-free administrative support to Category Management regarding SKU File management (focus on data integrity), marketing activities and product samples. Outcomes will include on time (assortment) product quantification and delivery that meets stores' expectations.
Giant Tiger Offers:
- Giant Tiger Store Discount
- Work Your Way! Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
- Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;
Role Specific Accountabilities
- SKU File maintenance: focus on data integrity, related support files, and communicating changes to cross-functional teams
- Vendor administration: domestic vendor set up and issuance of all vendor and private label manuals; provide all information to vendor inquiries for new vendors; update vendor profile as required
- Administrative support for import quote sheet execution
- Create and release package and return sheets per buying calendar
- Category/assortment administrative support: colour cards, purchase logs and flyer boards
- Support product sample management with Category Assistants
- Response to Buying Help Desk inquiries re: SKU File and RTV/RTW: communicate info required to Buying Help Desk
Knowledge & Skills
Requirements
- Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience, ideally in retail
- 0-2 years work experience (ideally in retail - either store or buying office)
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail and values data integrity
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
Assets
- Bilingual English and French
- Systems experience with AS400 (JDA), PLM, BI or similar software applications