Category Assistant (1 Year Contract)

at  Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmaprix

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT?

We are hiring a Category Assistant for Oral Care and Mouth/Gum/Lip category. Reporting directly to the Category Director, the incumbent supports all product and financial processes associated with category management and assists in the general administration and management of categories and suppliers. The incumbent maintains the data for the flyers and all supporting documents, data retrieval and analysis for planograms, reviews and supplier meetings

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Enters, maintains and monitors all critical information including key sales and financial data to prepare and analyze weekly sales reports.
• Completes all required forms including product information form and vendor profile form to ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Enters, maintains and monitors all critical products listing information to ensure details are accurate and updated as necessary.
• Prepares and submits worksheets for flyers, various merchandising plans and seasonal spreadsheets to include accurate estimates, sales, deal and retail information.
• Proofs and edits flyer and other seasonal marketing initiatives to ensure accuracy and make adjustments as required.
• Provides support to Marketing Call Centre to resolve issues or concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepares and distributes communications for stores to ensure category information or updates are provided in a timely manner.
• Monitors and liaises with relevant departments including, Planogram, Logistics, Inventory and Promotions to resolve issues or concerns in an efficient and timely manner.
• Gathers and compiles data/info from multiple vendors to prepare worksheets for submission for all seasonal programs.

TYPE OF ROLE:

Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)
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