Hybrid Senior Category Manager – Major Appliances

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About the role

  • Set strategic plans for the category that are consistent with overall company strategic priorities
  • Plan store-level product assortment by brand to drive sales and gross profit while ensuring appropriate regionalization of offerings
  • Develop omni-channel strategic assortment plans and merchandising direction for categories that achieve key performance metrics
  • Maximize return on inventory investment in partnership with the Supply Chain team, cross-functional partners, and vendors (owning inventory process)
  • Collaborate with the Marketing team on category promotional plans in stores and online
  • Product training support/tools ensure that category planning and marketing programs are executed and are operating effectively across all channels
  • Be an expert in the responsible area’s overall market with exceptional knowledge of consumer trends, innovation, and competition
  • Deliver financial performance goals related to sales, shrink, gross margin rate, controllable activity costs and inventory flow/productivity
  • Review and complete weekly reporting and analysis of category performance, sales, profitability, vendor lead times and inventory levels
  • Source product to address multi-channel category plans, engaging vendors to continuously improve profit, sales, store execution, online execution, and innovation
  • Negotiate vendor agreements and conduct regular vendor reviews/scorecards to assess performance and identify opportunities
  • Set and monitor pricing to margin standards and maintain inventory safety stock levels
  • Support stores with product assortment needs and work with SOS stores to increase sales and SPG
  • Develop, coach, and engage team members, including Assistant/Associate Category Manager(s) and Category Manager(s)
  • Participate in or lead key departmental or company initiatives, i.e. RTA, Branding, Hierarchy
  • Attend industry-related trade shows

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing and/or recognized purchasing designation
  • A combination of education and experience will be considered
  • At least 5 years of work experience in a related field
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of leading and developing teams, managing cross-functional projects, and driving category strategies
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and leverage data to make informed decisions
  • Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms with vendors and partners
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, present strategies, and interact with stakeholders at all levels
  • Valid Driver’s License and Passport, with the ability to travel within North America as required
  • A Criminal Record Check will be required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts
  • Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan
  • Career growth and continuous development
  • Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values
  • The opportunity to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Job title

Senior Category Manager – Major Appliances

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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