Merchandise Analyst
Home Hardware Stores
IT
St. Jacobs, ON, Canada
CAD 62,200-81,600 / year
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
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 by analyzing category performance data and providing insights to drive business success. You will participate in category reviews and collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders and Dealers on product performance. Led by the Associate Merchandise Manager, this opportunity will best suit someone who has strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
Ready to make an impact? Here’s how:
- Prepare, analyze and share category performance data and insights.
- Work with suppliers to collect product and category information including samples, quotes, marketing collateral etc. Negotiate with suppliers as required.
- Execute Supplier proposed cost increase/cost validation process cross functionally.
- Collaborate with and lead cross functional teams to execute business priorities.
- May have limited buying responsibility for a small number of products in a non-complex area.
- Prepare communication to provide Dealers and internal stakeholders with category information.
- Communicate and resolve Dealer inquiries and issues in a timely manner.
- Perform general administrative duties as required.
We’re looking for:
- College Diploma with 2+ years of business, retail, and/or wholesale experience in the Hardware industry is preferred.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to prioritize and react to changing situations in a busy, fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and communication 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 Home
- The expected starting salary range for this role is $62,200- $81,600; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
- Eligible for the annual bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
- Group RRSP.
- Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
- Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Personal and sick time.
- Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
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.
Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.