Category Assistant

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Delta 9 Cannabis Full time

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**

A Category Assistant must have experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. They must have a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. Exceptional communication skills are also key. The goal is to increase the sales and profitability of specific categories to drive sustainable growth. Other key areas of accountability include purchasing, planning, and inventory management, along with analyzing business data.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends.
- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.
- Foster trust relationships with vendors.
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.
- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility.
- Collaborate with the replenishment manager to expand product categories.
- Forecast product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory.
- Assume responsibility for the revenue of your territory.

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED**
- 2-3 years prior experience in purchasing or related Retail experience
- Secondary education would be an asset.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft, databases, and spreadsheets with proven proficient skills in Excel, including filters, pivot tables, V/X look-ups, and IF statements are considered an advantage.
- Ability to gather, analyze and organize complex data, draw conclusions, and present such data effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow up.
- Must have the drive to produce accurate results and a sense of accountability for assigned projects.
- Full understanding of retail math and metrics.
- Fully understands analytics, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Attention to detail is a **must.**
- Self-starter, independent, and work well in a team.
- Experience with an ERP system is an asset.

Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3L 0B3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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