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Canadian Tire Manager, Merchandising Services and Data in Calgary, Alberta
What you’ll do
The Manager of Merchandising Services & Data will be a results-driven, customer-centric leader who is responsible for shaping and maintaining Merchandise systems, tools, and data needs to enable complex business decisions and processes across FGL Merchan dising & the broader banner and enterprise . They will ensure the departments systems and tool are in functioning order and are able to assist when troubleshooting is required , or critical failures occur. They will also enable access to data for partner analytic teams, to assist with enabling the business to make high-value data driven decisions . This person will also be accountable and responsible to b uild processes and procedures to ensure the quality, consistency and availability of Merch Owned Data, as well as the use and success of our Merch Systems and Processes . They will understand the needs of both the business and technology stakeholders, enabling a shared unde rstanding of what is required on both sides, and establishing a climate of cross-functional collaboration.
Problem Solving oriented leader and k ey stakeholder in moving Sport Chek towards a C ustomer First mindset and enabling the business to put the customer at the core of our decision making and executional tasks.
Responsible for defining data quality standards and rules to ensure user provided information is compliant with defined quality requirements within their assigned domain ( Merch Data – COST, MERCH OPS PLANNING, PRICE, PRODUCT, INVENTORY, VENDOR, FORECASTING)
Act as Product Owner and Subject Matter Expert for FGL ’s instance of PMM
Manage data asset practices and ensure data processes are in place (plan, monitor and enforce )
Ensure proper support procedures, methodologies, best practices, documentation, and tools are in place to support the various projects and existing production systems
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to scope data and tool requirements and build data driven solutions to solve complex business problems.
Work alongside IT and Business stakeholders, managers and AVPs to manage, prioritize, design, test and implement system change requests
Support capability project work from a data flow and systems perspective
Automation & Efficiency: Use advanced problem solving and technical skills to eliminate manual work, drive process efficiencies and improve data and decision quality
What you’ve done
Post-secondary education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Business or related discipline
Strong knowledge of merchandising processes, tools and technology
Experience and technical knowledge of PMM is considered an asset
Good knowledge and affinity for application, report and database design
Advanced SQL, Macros, and VBA skills
Advanced Automation and / or Microsoft Power Automation experience
Motivated, self-starter with the ability to function in an environment with a high level of ambiguity
Experience working on cross-functionally driven initiatives; the ability to build partnerships across teams
Solid leadership skills and presence; highly developed sense of accountability, passion and track record for delivering consumer-focused results
Knowledge of industry trends, advancements, methodologies, and best practices – particularly in Data Governance within the retail environment
Ability to work on multiple initiatives at a time, with a high attention to detail, organization, and time management. Ability to prioritize is a critical asset.
Strong communicator, both written and oral.
Ability to connect technical and business:
Business need to technical solutions & opportunities
Translate technical details in a manor suitable for the business
Partner with technical teams to relay business needs and issues
Work both collaboratively and individually
Lead and manage a team
Work to deadlines & deliverable milestones
Creative solutioning for business problems and opportunities
Hybrid
At Canadian Tire we value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.
About Us
At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. 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.
We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast-to-coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast-to-coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer can.
We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here, so apply today.
