Home Hardware Stores Limited

Merchandise Analyst

Home Hardware Stores Limited  •  $63k - $83k/yr  •  Ontario, CA (Hybrid)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

Welcome Home!We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.  Unlocking Insights and Building Growth As a Merchandise Analyst, you will support by analyzing category performance data and providing insights to drive business success. You will participate in category reviews and collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders and Dealers on product performance. Led by the Associate Merchandise Manager, this opportunity will best suit someone who has strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills  Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how: 
  • Prepare, analyze and share category performance data and insights.
  • Work with suppliers to collect product and category information including samples, quotes, marketing collateral etc. Negotiate with suppliers as required.
  • Execute Supplier proposed cost increase/cost validation process cross functionally.
  • Collaborate with and lead cross functional teams to execute business priorities.
  • May have limited buying responsibility for a small number of products in a non-complex area.
  • Prepare communication to provide Dealers and internal stakeholders with category information.
  • Communicate and resolve Dealer inquiries and issues in a timely manner. 
  • Perform general administrative duties as required. 
 We’re looking for:
  • College Diploma with 2+ years of business, retail, and/or wholesale experience in the Hardware industry is preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and react to changing situations in a busy, fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and communication skills.
  • The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.
 How we’ll make you feel at Home
  • The expected starting salary range for this role is $63,400- $83,300; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience. 
  • Eligible for the annual bonus program.  
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program including: 
    • Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program. 
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level. 
  • Group RRSP. 
  • Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs. 
  • Home & Auto Insurance discounts. 
  • Competitive vacation time.  
  • Personal and sick time. 
  • Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks. 
  This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.  Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.   Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home. 
Home Hardware Stores Limited

About Home Hardware Stores Limited

Home Hardware has been a proud Canadian company since 1964. Today, it is Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer with close to 1,100 stores across every corner of the country.

Operating under four banners, Home Hardware, Home Hardware Building Centre, Home Building Centre and Home Furniture, the company remains dedicated to its mission of supporting independent Dealer-owners. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have access to 100,000 quality, brand name and private label products, a state-of-the-art distribution system, and extensive marketing and training programs. Home Hardware is proud to be the resource for Canadians who need help with projects, big and small.

There is a unique culture of collaboration and support that exists at Home Hardware. We provide the tools, training, support and teamwork that our employees need to do their jobs, no matter where in the organization they are working. The strength of our culture has been echoed in the awards that we have won from Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, to Canada's Best Employers (Forbes), to One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

If you are looking for a career where you are valued and supported in your professional development while working with a team to make the lives of Canadians better, we would love to welcome you Home.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
St. Jacobs, CA
Year Founded
1964
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