What you’ll do

The Category Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in our Canadian Tire organization. As a key member of our merchandising team, you will support Category Business Managers, internal cross functional teams, and vendor partners to achieve P&L deliverables and build merchandising programs that equip Canadians for the jobs and joys of life in Canada.

• Responsible for gathering, analyzing and maintaining data and reports to support merchandising decisions by utilizing internal systems, market data/trends, and vendor inputs
• Support Category Business Manager in assortment planning activities (in collaboration with cross functional teams) including annual category business reviews, product set ups, cost and retail price management, replenishment and forecasting reviews, and on-shelf planogram development
• Support Category Business Manager in planning and executing promotional and advertising activities, including but not limited to flyers, digital channels (website, social, emails), promo pricing execution, and product samples management
• Act as key contact and support for vendor management activities; providing vendors support and training on product set ups, development and quality, onboard new vendors, provide internal reporting and data as needed
• Act as liaison between stores and corporate network to address any customer or store facing inquiries from the field

What you bring

• Post secondary undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Retail Management or Data & Analytics or related education
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and ability to learn and master new software applications as needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data and findings to a diverse group of audiences
• Proficient in problem solving, research, and interpreting large data sets and trends
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate with colleagues
• Retail or eCommerce experience considered an asset
• New graduates are welcome to apply!

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About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.