Merchandise Team Lead Jobs

Purpose: Supervise a team of individuals in support of timely and error-free administrative support for Category Management.

Role Specific Accountabilities

• 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
• Create and release package and return sheets per buying calendar
• Regularly onboarding, training and coaching a large team of Merchandise Coordinators
• Ensure a high quality work output, while assigning tasks and overseeing daily, weekly, and seasonal priorities.
• SKU File maintenance: focus on data integrity, related support files, and communicating changes to cross-functional teams
• Category/assortment administrative support: colour cards, purchase logs and flyer boards. Support product sample management with Category Assistants
• Respond to Buying Help Desk inquiries re: SKU File RTV/RTW: communicate info required to the Buying Help Desk

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrable attention to detail and values data integrity
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrable potential leadership and people management skills
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience, ideally in retail
• 2-3 years work experience (ideally in retail - either store or buying office)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Excel)

Assets

• Proficiency with systems such as AS400 (JDA), PLM, BI or similar software applications
• Bilingual English and French

Travel Requirements

• None

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you are 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.

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