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Join to apply for the Merchandise Analyst role at Home Hardware Stores Limited Were more than Canadas largest independent hardware and building supplies retailerwere 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 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? Heres how: Prepare, analyze, and share category performance data and insights. Work with suppliers to collect product and category information. Negotiate with suppliers for participation in ads, campaigns, and promotional programs. Work with pricing analysts to validate supplier-proposed cost changes. Collaborate with, and lead, cross-functional teams for category reviews, promotional planning and execution, marketing content approvals, and product information main. Communicate and resolve Dealer inquiries and issues. All other duties as required or assigned by the Merchandise Management Team. College or University diploma/degree in Business with 2+ years of retail, wholesale, or corporate experience in the hardware industry preferred. Ability to work independently in a collaborative cross-functional team setting. Ability to assess, prioritize, and react to changing situations in a busy, fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Excellent verbal and written communication. Proactive problemsolving and negotiation skills. The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model. How well make you feel at Home The expected starting salary range for this role is $62,200- $81,600; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience. Eligible for the annual bonus program. Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program. Discounts from our corporate retail stores. 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 its 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Home Hardware Stores Limited by 2x Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area #J-18808-Ljbffr