The Company is in search of an experienced and strategic Associate Vice President to lead its Merchandising Platforms portfolio, with a specific focus on pricing, promotions, and merchandise planning. This senior leadership role is pivotal in serving as the technology partner to the customer strategy, analytics, and merchandising teams, and is responsible for a multi-year, enterprise-scale technology portfolio and roadmap. The successful candidate will be tasked with transforming legacy pricing platforms, delivering a new enterprise pricing and promotions engine, and expanding AI-enabled pricing capabilities. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, platform management, delivery excellence, team leadership, and vendor management. The role demands a leader with a proven track record in retail merchandising and pricing systems, experience in large-scale enterprise transformations, and the ability to lead with confidence through ambiguity. Applicants for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field, with an MBA or advanced degree being an asset. A minimum of 10 years' experience in retail merchandising platforms, including at least 5 years in a leadership position, is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI, automation, and data capabilities applied to pricing and merchandising, as well as experience in a complex, multi-banner business environment. The role also requires a leader with strong financial acumen, a governance mindset, and a proven ability to partner with executive stakeholders. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Hiring Company

Canadian Tire Corporation