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Merchandising Analyst
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September 20, 2024
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Ren's Pets
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We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a *Merchandising Analyst*. In this exciting new role, you will be the key liaison between our vendors and internal departments, ensuring the seamless execution of promotional activities and marketing initiatives. This role is designed to enhance internal & external collaboration using analytics and data which aim to identify opportunities to improve customer-vendor merchandising efficiencies. They will manage and oversee the product level communication expectations for Category Management and Merchandising area and promotional activities at the Ren?s DC with key collaboration between the Merchandising, Demand Planners, Marketing and Finance teams.
The Merchandising Analyst will act as a lead interface with partners, vendors, and distributors to provide support and product information to the business and to resolve issues relating to the costing and retail pricing of goods. The position utilizes continuous improvement principles to achieve key performance objectives in line with business growth expectations and drive sales and profit.
*Your responsibilities will include:*
* *Vendor Collaboration*: Partnering with vendors to gather hero item information and images for ads and promotions.
* *Product Verification*: Verifying product descriptions and corresponding items to prevent confusion for the Pricing Department and Operations at the store level.
* *Funding Management*: Accurately capturing TPR funding for promotional activities in collaboration with Category Managers and ensuring timely submission to Accounts Receivable.
* *Agreement Compliance*: Ensuring all programs, lump sums, and percentages from agreements are captured and communicated for month-end billing, working closely with the Director of Merchandising & Category Management.
* *Ad Proofing*: Acting as the lead conduit for all ad proofing, including pages, pricing, and promotional activities.
* *Marketing Material Review*: Proofreading and editing all marketing materials for stores and online, in collaboration with Category Managers.
* *Promotional Forecasting*: Building and communicating promotional forecasts to Merchandising and Supply Chain to maximize sales and reduce out-of-stocks (OOS).
* *Tracking and Maintenance*: Maintaining and tracking Excel spreadsheets for weekly flyers and online e-blasts.
* *Markdown Support*: Tracking and following up on required markdown support from vendors based on agreed timelines for exit strategies.
* *Sample and Prize Pack Coordination*: Following up on sample requests and prize packs with external vendors and marketing.
* *Postmortem Analysis*: Conducting promotional postmortem analysis, focusing on brand and item specifics.
* *Ad Hoc Reporting*: Performing ad hoc reporting and analytics as needed.
*What makes you an ideal candidate:*
* At least one (1) year experience in a similar role, including exposure to Consumer Packaged Goods, sales analysis, assortment planning and coordination, and Power BI
* College diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Business Technology, or a related field
* Exceptional problem-solving, relationship building, and communication skills
*Why join our pack?*
* Hybrid work opportunity
* Excellent benefits
* Generous discount program
* Work with an amazing, passionate team who loves what they do to help pets live their best life
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Dog-friendly office environment!
_Ren?s Pets is here for your Pet?s Best Life. We have the best people, perks, and pets!_
Ren's Pets welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please submit requests for accommodations to careers@renspets.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
* Are you legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship?
* What are your salary expectation
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LocationPuslinch, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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