At a Glance
- Tasks: Support product development and manage project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Loblaw, one of Canada's largest employers, committed to community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Diversity, equity, and sustainability are at the core of our values.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that brings beloved brands to life and makes a difference.
- Qualifications: Strong project management skills and a passion for detail; post-secondary education preferred.
The predicted salary is between 78750 - 96250 $ per year.
What You’ll Do:
- Monitor the development and execution process with PM/PD/QAS/RA/PT to ensure on-time and on-strategy delivery of new products and updates to existing products.
- Develop project timelines and assign tasks to team members within SAP and CPMT.
- Responsible for the listing of all approved projects in the internal LBL PLM as well as ensuring new GTINs are given to CBST/Category to list in SAP.
- Support the PM in chairing design kick-off meetings to ensure team alignment to the project strategy by gathering information and samples.
- Support the PM in chairing project kick-off meetings with the vendor. Develop vendor-specific timelines and communicate all of the information a vendor will require in order to support the on-time delivery of a project, as well as understand LCL critical path milestones.
- Manage the critical path for all active projects and report on project status.
- Chair weekly team meetings with the team (PM/PD/QA/RA/PT) to review the status of projects and help develop solutions to barriers/project delays.
- Act as a liaison between the project team and the in-house editorial, design, and production.
- Responsible for ensuring artwork quotations are signed off by vendors.
- Support the PM in the development of a strategic product plan and SAP product briefs reflecting business priorities which meet or exceed category financial objectives.
- Assist and capture meeting minutes during bi-weekly category management meetings.
- Assist the PM, when required, in preparing for Quarterly Strategy Sessions using LBL business initiatives, Mintel, category reviews and AC Nielsen as support information.
- Create and analyze reports from Microstrategy, ABI and SAP retail and builds weekly sales reports for PM & Director.
- Responsible for master label copy creation/circulation and artwork circulation to team and vendor.
- Weekly sales reporting highlighting the key sales drivers.
- Collecting, communicating and monitoring seasonal program performance; post seasonal sellthrough reporting.
- Ad hoc reporting as required.
What You’ll Need:
- Well developed project management skills are essential.
- Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively and work independently in a fast paced environment.
- Strong time management skills and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong work ethic with a passion for detail and accuracy.
- Post-secondary education.
- Experience in project management is an asset.
Key Measures (Performance indicators):
- On time delivery of product plans that deliver to approved strategies.
- Contribute to the achievement of defined sales objectives.
Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion. Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact.
Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture.
We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits.
Associate Product Manager in Brampton employer: Loblaw
Loblaw Companies Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritizes collaboration, diversity, and employee growth within a vibrant technology environment. With comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness facilities, and a commitment to sustainability, Loblaw empowers its colleagues to thrive while making a meaningful impact in communities across Canada. Join a team that values your unique contributions and supports your career journey in a culture of inclusion and respect.
