Category Management Specialist

Join to apply for the Category Management Specialist role at Federated Co-operatives Limited Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Management Specialist on a permanent basis on our Home and Building Solutions (HABS) team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and can be based anywhere in Western Canada. Support Category Managers in developing category plans for Home Centre locations & Hardware/Ag Centers within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). If you are organized, have a strong attention to detail, and enjoy working in fast paced environments, come join our team today What you’ll do: Assist Category Managers with category reviews, assortment planning, and growth strategies using business intelligence tools and market data. Create, publish, and maintain accurate planograms to optimize product flow, positioning, and sales performance. Support competitive pricing strategies and promotional initiatives to enhance margins and price perception. Communicate with vendors for samples and POS materials and collaborate with retail teams to resolve planogram-related issues. Who you’ll work with: The Team: You will work closely with other category management specialist and report into the Category Manager. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, problem-solving and team building. The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in our consumer products business unit and collaborate across the organization with teams such as Ag Solutions. The Customers: You will demonstrate customer focus while supporting our local Co-op home centre locations. Why it matters: We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development. Who you are: You are looking for a career in Category Management and: You have 1 – 3 years of relevant wholesale or retail experience, preferably in agribusiness or home innovation categories. Category management and purchasing experience would be an asset. You have a degree in marketing or general business (a combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered). Have advanced skills in Microsoft excel. Are honest, trustworthy, results oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do. Believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others. 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 January 21, 2026. 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 criminal record 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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Strategy/Planning, Supply Chain, and Product Management Industries Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment and Consumer Services #J-18808-Ljbffr