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AA European Breakdown, Waitrose, Aviva Travel Insurance Chapters, Canada . Buy Now Pay Later With Interest Free Credit | POSITION: Performance Analyst (2 positions) REPORTING TO: Manager of Performance Analysis LOCATION: Home Office, Toronto IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Review financial performance of all categories including sales, gross margin, net margin inventory levels and turns, coop targets and returns. Analyze product mix, pricing, space allocations, promotions and location within the store; suggest optimal parameters and highlight areas of opportunity. Analyze sales, gross margin and net margin contribution resulting from promotions and marketing programs to evaluate success. Assist in the development of markdown and return policy decisions that maximize gross margin dollars. Analyze external industry trends, loyalty program database and point of sale information to determine consumer behavior patterns and trends. Identify industry trends by department, product type, price point, season and other relevant parameters. Provide trend information to Operations, Replenishment and Purchasing departments to improve accuracy and performance of product purchasing. Develop a regular category analysis review with a strong follow up component to support the rolling forecast process. Communicate and cooperate effectively with the Manager, other departments and Store Operations including Managers and Booksellers. Work as a team player and encourage teamwork within the analyst and category management teams. Ensure timely communication of product changes and updates to Operations. Any other analytical accountability required of the department. AND YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: Three years or more experience in a related Category Management or Inventory Analyst position. A related post secondary degree would be a definite asset. Strong sales and inventory planning experience. Understanding of Category Management principles and analysis. Good knowledge of a retail environment. Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Service driven, customer focused, Energy - High degree of self-motivation and energy, Energize - ability to motivate and excite employees, Edge - willingness to make decisions; creative and innovative approach to problem solving, Execute - focus on full execution of responsibilities, Passion - love of and excitement about role in company, Belief in accountability and ownership, Belief in the value of communication, including active listening, Belief in teamwork and the ability to understand the impact of one's actions on another team, individual or process, An optimist who supports what is right and helps to fix what is wrong, Understands that one's actions is a role model for all others in the organization, Desire to continuously learn and improve what and how we do, Hands-on approach. THEN: We invite you to share in our success and apply for a career filled with possibilities. Please send your resumé to: Manager, Human Resources & Organizational Development Indigo Books & Music Inc. Fax: (416) 646-8914 Email: careers@indigo.ca Open Books. Open Minds. Open Doors. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Retail Corporate Profile Management SEDAR Filings News Releases Online Corporate Profile Management News Releases Info Desk iREWARDS Program About Our Company Affiliate Opportunities Careers Contact Us Corporate Sales Gift Certificates Privacy Policy Shipping Rates Store Locations Wish List chapters.indigo.ca: home Shopping Bag | Account Centre | Wish List | Help iREWARDS Program | Corporate Sales | Store Locations All Products Books DVD Video Gifts Books Advanced Search Search Tips Browse Books Art and Architecture Audiobooks Biography & Memoir Business and Finance Children's Books Computers View all Categories Browse DVD Action & Adventure Comedies Dramas Foreign Films Horror & Suspense Kids & Family View all Categories Browse Video Action & Adventure Comedies Dramas Foreign Films Horror & Suspense Kids & Family View all Categories . Head Office | Privacy Policy | Free Delivery | Chapters Coupons