Category Manager

2 days ago

Saskatoon, Canada Co-op Full time

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Manager on a permanent basis on our Home & Building Solutions (HABS) team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK. For the right candidate we will consider other remote locations based across Western Canada. 

Are you interested in planning, developing, negotiating programs, and marketing strategies for the HABS category? You will ensure local Co-ops will have complete, competitive, and consumer focused programs to meet financial targets. If this sounds like you, apply today 

What you’ll do: 

  • Develop category strategy (short to long-term) and execution plans to ensure products and programs are marketed to consumers based on the needs of a changing consumer and marketplace.  
  • Understand, analyze, and apply CRS / industry data to compare pricing, product, and programs to ensure we are competitive in the industry. Use this data to create and execute strategic plans resulting in category growth aligning with department objectives. 
  • Manage Business Categories to achieve targeted budgets for sales, margins, inventories, turns and service levels. 
  • Negotiate short to mid-term complex contracts and source new or existing products and programs either independently or through system buying groups to meet the needs of our consumer. Identify emerging trends, opportunities and challenges that will affect business going forward. 
  • Travel is approximately 4-6 weeks a year annually.

Who you’ll work with: 

The Team: You will work closely with Category Management Specialists, Shared Services team (Procurement, marketing & administrative), Vendors, local Co-ops and zone team members. The position will have 1 direct report, and will report into the Senior Manager, B2C. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, autonomy, results. 

Why it matters: 

​​Our team helps to build Western Canadian communities by providing leadership to Co-op Home Centres that benefits local consumers and contractors.​ 

Who you are: 

You are looking for a career in Category Management, ​Sales & Marketing​ and: 

  • Have 6-9 years of relatively progressively responsible experience in consumer wholesale/retail, with preference for marketing, buying, or customer service.  
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered). 
  • Have experience in Home and Building solutions is an asset.  

What we offer: 

Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.  

Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.  

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential. 

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by June 28, 2024. 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. 

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal check and background check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. 

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