Merchandising - Analyst Business Intelligence

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Business Intelligence Analyst

We are looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst who will support our teams in the development and execution of strategies by providing category data and insights. You will get involved in stakeholder communications and maintaining relationships with multiple business functions.

We are on a journey to completely transform how we do business, and we offer a hybrid work model with the opportunity to work with:

• Leading tools and systems
• A data-driven and customer-centric culture
• Strong, collaborative team of energetic and experienced colleagues

What You’ll Do

In this fast-paced, high-impact role, you’ll turn complex data into actionable insights that drive financial performance, category growth, and better decision-making across the business.

• Provide expertise and practical assistance in the ad hoc investigation, evaluation, and interpretation of data, themes, and trends
• Integrate multiple sources of data and insight into a cohesive, consultative presentation to internal clients
• Help to develop insights – focus on simplistic measures of performance and providing the ‘so what’ to our internal clients
• Analyze business and market trends related to private label, eCommerce, and adjacent categories to recommend strategies that improve category performance.
• Manage large analytical projects, and help develop new reports and views of data for business stakeholders
• Be able to interact with different lines of business, and direct flow of requests to third party consultants and data providers
• Develop relationships within the business clientele, and integrate analytical views into their decision-making processes

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a DEC with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in programming and query languages (SQL or Python)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools such as Tableau
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake or Databricks) preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with audience or market data (Nielsen or similar) preferred

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

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