Metro Inc. is a company focused on merchandising and store services, and they are seeking an Intern in Merchandising. The role involves research and analysis to improve sales and profitability while collaborating with category managers and team members on various projects.
Responsibilities
Working with the category manager and team on special reporting and projects which will be required on an "as needed" basis. This will require extracting and analyzing data in order to formulate into meaningful recommendations and conversations
Analytic work involves working with Dunnhumby loyalty platform, ACNielsen and BW POS sales data. Research and analysis will involve review of performance for planograms, listings, market sku gaps
Provide general routine and non-routine support for projects and tasks, working closely with the Assistant Category Managers and Admins, leveraging their system knowledge and department processes
Prepare in-depth ROI reviews of pricing, promotions and distributions sell throughs to maximize future sales and profit
Collaborate positively with manager and peers in a team structured approach, learning to work in an office environment both independently and as a team
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Student working towards the completion of an undergraduate degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting preferred
Demonstrated technical experience preferred - proven ability to work with databases / analytical platforms and/or strong ability to learn quickly
Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel and Office. Advanced would be an asset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Independent thinker interested in taking initiative
Proven ability to multitask and follow up on actions/ issues
Preferred
Benefits
With annual sales of more than $21 billion, Metro Inc.
