Category Assistant – Home Decor

Giant Tiger

. Execute administrative support for category planning activities, including assortment preparation, category reviews, and buying calendar administration .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaJunior💰 CA$51,600 - CA$77,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while executing category planning and promotional administration. Proficient in retail mathematics and Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, to support product documentation and vendor management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category ManagementRetail BuyingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyBilingual English and FrenchFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Category PlanningPromotional AdministrationProduct DocumentationSales ForecastingRetail Mathematics

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Assortment PreparationMerchandising AdministrationGo-To-Market CoordinationProduct Sample ManagementCompetitive Market Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute administrative support for category planning activities, including assortment preparation, category reviews, and buying calendar administration
Execute promotional and merchandising administration, including go-to-market coordination, proofing, promotional entry, and support for category marketing initiatives
Prepare product documentation and share product information with cross-functional partners
Prepare vendor information and documentation for accurate product setup and package requirements
Coordinate product sample management and product approval processes for new or updated product launches
Complete sales forecasts and maintain category and competitive market data for category planning and business reporting
Coordinate the release and completion of package and return sheets to ensure required store information is received accurately and on time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Business, Category Management, Buying, or Equivalent
1-3 years related experience in assistant category management or retail buying
Ability to problem solve and make adjustments on simple issues
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Willingness to learn, take on challenges, and work within a team
Understanding of retail mathematics related to sales, profitability, and inventory
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Time management, organization, and prioritization skills
Love for product and passion for the Giant Tiger customer
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically proficiency in Excel
Bilingual English and French is an asset
Financial acumen is an asset
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment
Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Company contribution of 6% of annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan for permanent, full-time employees
Flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits available on hire
Annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days
Additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s
Coaching, training, and career development support
Store discount
Parental leave salary top-up
Recognition program with monetary rewards and other perks
Safety first environment