Category Assistant; Ladieswear

Position: Category Assistant (Ladieswear)
## Category Assistant (Ladieswear)
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Laval Buying Office, Quebec, Canada:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR133418
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* Who We Are:

** At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. As part of our store support team, your work directly impacts stores across the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.
** Job Title
** Category Assistant (Ladieswear)
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* About This Role:

**** Workplace Arrangements:
** This is a hybrid role working out of our Laval Buying Office 2 days / week, plus additional days on an as-needed basis.
** What You'll Be Doing:
*** Execute administrative support for category planning activities for Ladieswear, including assortment preparation, category reviews, and buying calendar administration, to support effective category plans.
* Execute promotional and merchandising administration, including go-to-market coordination, proofing, promotional entry, and supporting category marketing initiatives.
* Execute category administration by preparing product documentation and sharing product information with cross-functional partners (Global Sourcing, Planning. Business Managers) to support effective execution of category plans.
* Prepare vendor information and documentation to enable accurate product setup and package requirements.
* Coordinate product sample management and product approval processes to support new or updated product launch timelines.
* Complete sales forecasts and maintain category and competitive market data to support category planning and business reporting.
* Coordinate the release and completion of package and return sheets to ensure required store information is received accurately and on time.
** What You'll Bring:
*** Bachelor's degree in Business, Management is an asset, or a College diploma or certificate, or equivalent experience
* 1-3 years related retail buying experience
* Ability to problem solve and make adjustment on simple issues
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Understanding of retail mathematics related to sales, profitability/ inventory
* Great communicator, verbally and in writing
* Time management, organization and prioritization skills required
* Love for product and passion for the Giant Tiger Customer
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
* Working knowledge of ChatGPT (AI tools), AS400 are assets
** Assets You May Have
*** Bilingual English and French
* Financial acumen#LI-HYBRIDGiant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.
** Salary**$51,600.00 - $77,500.00  What Giant Tiger Offers:  
** Competitive Compensation:
** The salary range for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience, skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.
** Retirement Support:
** We automatically contribute 6% of your annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account for you, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full-time employees.
** Health Benefits and Paid Time Off**:
Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.
** Career Growth**:
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