Welcome Home!We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.  Unlocking Insights and Building Growth As a Merchandise Analyst, you will support our Merchandising Teams by analyzing category performance data and providing insights to drive business success. You will participate in category reviews, analyzing Home Hardware market performance, and collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and Dealers on product performance.  Your insights and reporting will help drive real business success. Led by the Associate Merchandise Manager, this role will suit someone with great communication and negotiation skills.*Please note this is a 6-month term position.  Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:  Prepare, analyze, and share category performance data and insights.Work with suppliers to collect product and category information.Negotiate with suppliers for participation in ads, campaigns, and promotional programs.Work with pricing analysts to validate supplier-proposed cost changes.Collaborate with, and lead, cross-functional teams for category reviews, promotional planning and execution, marketing content approvals, and product information main.Communicate and resolve Dealer inquiries and issues.We’re looking for: College or University courses in Business with 2+ years of retail, wholesale, or corporate experience in the hardware industry preferred. Ability to work independently in a collaborative cross-functional team setting. Ability to assess, prioritize, and react to changing situations in a busy, fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Excellent verbal and written communication.Proactive problem-solving and negotiation skills.The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.How we’ll make you feel at HomeOur Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back.  You will receive:  Competitive earnings opportunity. Discounts from our corporate retail stores. Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.  Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.  Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.