About the role#
This is an 8-month co-op position based at our corporate office in Mississauga. You will join the category management team to support pricing, promotions, and product data accuracy. This role offers exposure to the end-to-end category management process, from initial planning to final execution in stores.
What you'll do#
- Enter and validate pricing, promotions, and product changes in SAP to ensure accuracy before they go live.
- Manage product data quality by creating and updating listings, removing outdated items, and maintaining current information.
- Analyze Excel reports to identify trends, pricing gaps, or data errors.
- Resolve real-time issues by managing inquiries from stores and suppliers and investigating root causes.
- Review weekly reports to verify that products and promotions are set up correctly.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding upcoming deals and new product launches.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Business, Commerce, or Finance program.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAP.
- Strong spreadsheet skills, including experience with lookups, pivot tables, and data organization.
- High attention to detail and the ability to spot discrepancies.
- Capability to investigate problems and find practical solutions.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to manage your time to complete data entry tasks accurately.
Location & details#
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario (On-site).
- Term: 8 months.
- Status: Full-time, paid.
About Sobeys
Sobeys is a Canadian grocery retailer with over 115 years of experience in the food industry. The company operates approximately 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces under various banners including Safeway, IGA, Foodland, and FreshCo. It also manages more than 350 retail fuel locations. Based in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, the organization employs over 17,000 people.
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