Job Description
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opening for a Analyst, Promotion. In this role, you will collaborate with various cross-functional teams including category management, replenishment, pricing, operations, and others to support execution of promotional activity.
• Create and review control reports for category and support teams to ensure flawless execution of category promotional plans and accurate data representation.
• Perform data validation of promotional merchandisers within determined guidelines and follow-up to ensure data accuracy, including review of cost and retail margin
• Collaborate with category management and other cross functional teams to ensure data accuracy for promotional reporting and seamless promotion execution
• Perform root cause analysis to address data analytics issues and share findings with relevant teams.
• Coordinate required aspects in support of store changes, including communication to stakeholders, updating downstream systems that support promotional activities and managing store orders and bookings for a seamless transition.
• Make recommendations to management team on potential changes to existing process based on analytics completed from reporting and root cause analysis
• Engage with support teams to provide training on process or other learning opportunities
• Align with the planning calendar on key milestones which support the promo planning process
• Resolve store issues and concerns related to promotions, published merchandisers or other inquiries as required
• Support testing and implementation of Project initiatives
• Facilitate ad hoc reporting or data analysis requests as required
• Create and maintain flyer and program layouts
• Review weekly flyers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and error-free content
Job Requirements
What you have to offer:
• University degree and a minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Intermediate level of MS Office Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze large amounts of data and accurately communicate results and findings
• Strong ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of grocery merchandising and supporting analytics
• Strong interpersonal skills to work closely with leadership, category management and other cross functional teams as required
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under time-compressed situations
• Ability to set and communicate promotional expectation to ensure accuracy for our stores and customers
• SAP/CMA experience preferred
• Ability to work in a digital workforce environment
• Proficient in managing social media platforms, including LinkedIn
• Ability to integrate digital and UX elements into the promotional lifecycle
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred
Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.