Merchandising Assistant

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

Who we’re looking for:

We're building a superstar team! We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and transformational Merchandising and Revenue Team as a Merchandise Assistant. As we continue to operate our core business while also expanding our foray into new strategies for growth, this role will support our existing retail models while also supporting our rapid transformation to the new. In this role, you will be supporting your category buyer and responsible for the accurate and timely processing & tracking of all purchase orders, input of features and benefits and sample delivery and verification. Excellent starting role within TSC, providing many opportunities for professional growth within the Buying team.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for processing all purchase order and advanced order worksheets.  This includes the accurate and timely set up of all new and Auto Delivery items.  

• Ensure that all items (whether new or repeat) have comprehensive, accurate and updated features and benefits.

• Liaise with vendors as well as the buying group to obtain and verify all product features and benefits information.

• Ensure that all samples are accurate (i.e. all components match system features and benefits), have been weighed (and or measured), images have been collected by the vendor and properly labelled, and meet all applicable Government regulations and are available in the Showroom in a timely fashion.

• Communicate with vendor partners on the samples required for on-air demonstration.

• Ensure that all samples used for demonstration by show are collected and delivered to the studio including any that may need to be requisitioned from the warehouse.

• Ensure all appropriate Government forms/registrations have been collected from the vendors and filed in a timely manner.

• Track shipments with vendors and TSC Logistics Department to ensure timely and complete delivery.

• Liaise with the Contact Centre, Digital team, Finance, IT and the NDC to ensure that all outstanding issues are resolved in a timely manner.

• Various administrative duties including filing, faxing, photocopying, etc.

• Adhere to all applicable health and safety regulations, both legislatively mandated and as outlined in the company policy.

• Other duties as required

What you will need to bring

• Passionate, hard-working, dedicated, innovative and forward thinking

• Technical skills- proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

• Skilled in prioritizing, multi-tasking and problem-solving. Highly organized with strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills required attention to detail

• Basic inventory management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with considerable autonomy and be part of a team Ability to build and maintain effective vendor relationships.

• Knowledgeable of all applicable health and safety regulations, both legislatively mandated and as outlined in company policy

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to understand broad complex business issues

• Passionate, hard-working, dedicated, innovative and forward thinking

Here’s what you can expect in return:

• A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
• A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
• A team that trusts and wants to win together Intelligent and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”

This is a hybrid work position and will require you to be in office three days per week. You can choose which days work best for you! 

If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, here is what you can expect:

A 15-minute phone screen with your recruiter, an interview with Hiring Manager.  Best of luck!

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 59 Ambassador Dr (096), Mississauga, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Administration & Merchandise Administration
Requisition ID: 315472

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes:  Rogers Sports & Media