Merchandising Coordinator (6-month Contract)

Job Type: Full Time
Function: Merchandising
Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON
Working Model: Hybrid

At Sephora Canada, we're passionate about finding and sharing beauty in the world. Our constant innovation, our ability to see and lead trends, and our focus on providing an outstanding customer experience make us the most-loved beauty community and top of mind for every Canadian. We find beauty in our communities, in our differences, our experiences, and in the spirit of our employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Merchandise Coordinator, you will be the key support role to the merchant team assisting on all aspects of the day-to-day needs of the business. You will play a pivotal role in team admin, reporting, and data entry for product assortments. Reporting to the Merchant, you will:

• Support .CA Merchandising with set-up and updates for new and existing brands & products:
  • Leverage Launch Calendars to identify & set-up Canada-only skus; maintain 'Live' dates
  • Oversee comp collection and organization: requesting comps from vendors, organizing comps, and owning them when requested from other departments; Partner with Production to ensure timely set-up of new skus
  • Ensure completion and accuracy of all new (brand/product) launches and ongoing maintenance
  • Assist with QA to confirm optimized client experience for brand and product pages

• Update and validate the .CA Assortment:
  • Manage assortment updates, both Client-Facing on-site and in the Merchandising & Inventory System
  • Run assortment reports, validate/trouble-shoot new sku set-up for Canada and discontinuations, remove discontinued skus from assortment as required
• Support .CA Merchandising in timely execution of all product marketing placements on the site:
  • Complete sheets to brief email, homepage, and other marketing channels
  • Help with deliverables for product placements (carousels) on the site and page sorts
  • Assist with QA to confirm optimized client experience for overall site and marketing placements
• Support .CA Reporting needs:
  • Merchandising (ad hoc as needed)
  • Execute ad hoc projects and analysis of business as needed, including site content marketing

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 2+ years of retail distribution and/or buying experience
• A Bachelor's degree or college diploma in retail management (or a related field
• E-Commerce and/or Direct-to-Consumer experience strongly preferred
• You have a keen eye for detail while leading and balancing multiple projects, prioritizing integrity and accuracy in your craft
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and relish in working collaboratively with cross-functional partners
• Expertly maneuver through ambiguity, turning complex projects and processes into arenas of strategic innovation
• Great at expressing yourself clearly and creatively, in writing, conversation, and presentations with professionalism
• You're technically savvy and have experience using Microsoft Excel; advanced proficiency preferred

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• You'll be part of a unique culture and family of passionate and inspiring individuals.
• You'll work alongside the best talent in the industry - people you'll be proud to work with.
• You'll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• You'll have the opportunity to support causes through our Gift of Giving Program (matched donations through Benevity), donations of funds for volunteer time and offering and much more.
• Benefits you can mix and match, depending on your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support.
• Access to our Well-Being@Sephora program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being
• Holidays, time off, Summer Friday hours and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• And of course, there's our incredible swag - free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners.

Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity when it comes to employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or any other diversity dimensions. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.