Analyst - Merchandising Commercial Programs

Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to start fresh?
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 an Analyst- Merchandising Commercial Programs.
In this role, you’ll support the development and execution of FreshCo’s merchandising programs. This role blends data analytics with project coordination, helping in store execution and continuous improvement.

Here's where you'll have an impact:

  • Support the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of FreshCo merchandising programs across assigned categories.
  • Analyze program performance, including sales, margin, and execution metrics, and provide insights and recommendations to category teams.
  • Monitor merchandising program compliance and effectiveness at store level, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare regular and ad hoc reporting to support decision-making related to merchandising initiatives.
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of data used for program analysis and reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and reporting related to merchandising programs.
  • Work closely with Category Teams to create, analyze, and monitor merchandising programs.
  • Partner with Planogram, Pricing, Assortment Management, Operations, and other internal teams to support program development and in-store execution.
  • Collaborate with external partners and data providers as required to support merchandising initiatives.
  • Lead and support project management activities related to merchandising programs, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate communication, training materials, and rollout plans to ensure clear and effective execution of merchandising programs in stores.
  • Provide analytical support using internal and external data sources to evaluate program performance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Utilize systems and tools including BW, SAP, Circana data, AC Nielsen reporting, and Tableau to support analysis and reporting.
Here's what you'll offer:
  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience or demonstrated analytical aptitude with BW, SAP, Circana data analysis, AC Nielsen reporting, and Tableau reporting
  • Ability to communicate insights clearly in both written and verbal formatsStrong organizational and project management skills
Who we are:
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

What we offer:
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment types; eligible teammates may receive:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
  • 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
  • Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
  • Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
  • Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.
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 expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required —please click the “I’m interested” button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..

To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!

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.
Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...