Associate Category Manager

5 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada Dufresne Full time

The Dufresne Group is currently seeking an **Associate Category Manager **for our DFA Merchandising Team within our **Home Office** located at **147 Commerce Drive** in **Winnipeg, MB**.**

As an Associate Category Manager you will be responsible for category performance analysis and the administration, data maintenance, and data integrity of product information in the inventory system, including item numbers, pricing, and inventory to support the buying function.

**The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer**:

- Market competitive wages;
- 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.

As the Associate Category Manager you will:

- Perform analysis, draw insights, and provide recommendations based on internal data sources, vendor insights, and market and competitor information.
- Ensure accurate capture of product information for the web (attributes and imagery).
- Complete effective and efficient processes and execute administrative activities surrounding the management of product SKUs, communicating marketing, and advertising plans, analysis, actioning, and reporting on inventory, sharing product information, and handling pricing for stores.
- Perform sales analysis to support establishing product lineup.
- Prepare reporting on Sales updates, including information on new products, price changes, discontinued items, etc.
- Provide reports upon request to support the analysis of business plans and to assist with developing category plans.
- Track and report on vendor promotional support programs (STAs).
- Support new store openings.
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field, or a combination of related education and experience.
- 3+ years of work experience in a related field.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

**Behaviors**: Required
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

**Motivations**: Required
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business



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