Head of Online Assortment Planning & Expansion

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Description

18 months contract

At Lowe’s Canada, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 470 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, and to grow and evolve within our family—one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey—we could be perfect for each other.

Our expectations

Want the unique experience of accelerating growth of a dynamic, and increasingly visible and impactful part of Lowe’s Canada? We are looking for a leader who will be key in driving the long-term revenue and profit growth of Lowe’s Canada’s online businesses.

As Manager, Online Assortment Planning & Expansion you will serve as the business leader responsible for significantly increasing the depth and breadth of the online drop ship assortment on Lowes.ca, Rona.ca and RenoDepot.com. You will work closely with Supplier partners, Online Merchants and Operations teams to both increase the availability of product within existing merchandise categories as well as identify expansion opportunities with new categories. The Manager will monitor drop-ship assortment productivity and manage exit strategies for unsuccessful products. You will develop relationships with drop ship suppliers and Core/Online Merchants to fully understand customer needs. The Manager will lead a team of Analysts and Sr. Analysts and be responsible for inspiring, managing and developing team members.

If this sounds like you, please read on to learn more!

Your role

Champion drop ship expansion within merchant organization and collaborate with Online Merchants to expand product categories.

Determine top opportunities for product expansion.

Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for new product categories.

Determine assortment, costs, and retails at the item level for new categories.

Assist in developing and maintaining supplier partnerships.

Analyze item/category performance and trend opportunities.

Facilitate contract execution with suppliers.

Define and execute on strategies to onboard and manage product attributes that optimize online shopping experiences.

Provide leadership and guidance to and manage the performance and development of team members.

Requirements

The qualifications we are looking for

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field.

4+ years’ experience in online retail or Omni-Channel merchandising.

Strong comprehension of online merchandising, marketing and selling principles.

Strong leadership abilities and experience in managing cross-functional work relationships.

Understanding of concepts related to market buy activities, purchase order management, vendor relationships, item set up and attributes.

Detail oriented; ability to manage multiple requests and follow-up on others to ensure things get done.

Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.

Proficient in MS Office.

Exceptional communication skills.

Flexible and able to perform in a fast paced, changing environment.

Preferred

Experience as Category Manager, Associate Merchant, Merchant, Planner, etc. in an online retail or Omni-Channel merchandising environment.

Demonstrated analytical, financial, and business planning skills.

3+ years’ experience leading others.

Your Benefits Of Working For Lowe’s Canada

By joining the Lowe’s Canada family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as Starbucks and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, stock purchase plan, student incentive program, etc.
• Flexible hours and remote working
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!
  

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. Lowe’s Canada is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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