Sleep Country Canada is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of sleep and is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to support their merchandising team. The role involves managing product information, supporting category managers, and ensuring effective communication across departments to enhance operational readiness.
Responsibilities
- Assist Category Managers with the preparation of reports, product information, market data, and presentation materials
- Support line review preparation, product transitions, and assortment documentation
- Manage the flow of product data, attributes, and assets to the eCommerce team to ensure accuracy and timely updates
- Track progress of product setup and work closely with cross-functional partners to resolve data gaps or delays
- Conduct routine audits to ensure consistency between in-store and online product information
- Coordinate the setup, maintenance, and execution of drop ship assortments
- Ensure vendor-provided information is complete, accurate, and aligned with merchandising needs
- Monitor performance of extended aisle products
- Assist CMs with creation of product and vendor knowledge training for internal teams
- Maintain inventory tracking files, ensuring accuracy of item status, availability, and key metrics
- Own the upkeep of marketing files, including promotional product lists and calendars
- Update and manage cost sheets, ensuring timely communication of price changes and cost updates
- Serve as a key point of contact for store communication—distributing merchandising updates, product changes, product knowledge material, and execution expectations
- Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, eCommerce, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on product readiness and execution timelines
- Assist with item setup, maintenance, and system updates as required
- Support merchandising initiatives with accurate documentation and follow-through
- Troubleshoot product-related issues and escalate when needed
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in merchandising, retail operations, or a related field
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to navigate fast-paced environments and shifting priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in managing large sets of data
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Collaborative team player
- Bachelor degree in merchandising or related field is an asset
- Experience with product information management or merchandising systems is an asset
Benefits
- Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
- Annual Wellness Credit of up to $250.00 for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, i.e., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
- Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
- Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
- Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
- Associate Referral Program
- Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
- Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital
Company Overview
Sleep Country is Canada’s specialty retailer dedicated to sleep. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.sleepcountry.ca.