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Reporting to theVice Presidentof Merchandisingand Supply Chain,thesuccessful candidate will be accountable for the development and execution of theDining, Bedroom and Outdoorcategories. This position will have direct “ownership” of the specified categories with responsibility for the Assortment development, sourcing, negotiations, merchandising, marketing, and financial performance.

Responsibilities
The development and execution of a robust assortment plan and strategy on an ongoing basis to achieve financial targets
Developed negotiating skillsappropriate forengagement with vendors at all levels of management to achieve best in class terms and market positioning.
Ongoing market intelligence and category review. This position is responsible to analyze and understand the competitive retail market relative to the product portfolio, understand North American market trends,identifynew business prospects, and to ensure a competitive product assortment.
Supply Chain and Inventory accountability,



working with the Inventory Control function. This includes the responsibility, for promotional in stock positions, product demand forecasting, producttransitionsand maintenance of clearance inventory.
Development, implementation and maintenance of retail store inventory and display plan.
Creation and Implementation of Marketing material and offers for the Portfolio. This includes all product content and pricing and significant collaboration with the Marketing department for all marketing events and media including Digital.
Store Merchandising review – inspect what is expected with signage, display, price tags, stack outs, product etc.
Financial accountability including the analysis, comprehension and reporting of Sales data profitability and inventory performance for the Product portfolio.
Development and implementation of Product Knowledge traini

📌 Director Of Merchandising Edmonton
🏢 The Brick
📍 Edmonton