Category Manager

21 hours ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The North West Company Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at The North West Company. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for defining category strategy and owning the results, making sourcing and assortment decisions, and driving category sales and profit growth through data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Category Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute category strategies to drive sales and profit growth, including assortment planning, procurement, merchandising, and retail pricing.
  2. Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms, costs, product, and quality of goods for NWC and our customers.
  3. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities to drive category performance.
  4. Financial Management: Manage category budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to ensure alignment with company goals.
  5. Team Leadership: Provide leadership and management to the Category Assistant and other team members to achieve category performance.
Requirements
  1. Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in category management, item file maintenance, merchandise planning, pricing, replenishment planning, marketing/promotions/operations retail management, or retail stores support.
  2. Education: Post-secondary education (Bachelor's degree, diploma, or certification) in a related field is an asset.
  3. Skills: Strong analytical skills, financial analysis capabilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  4. Leadership: Ability to lead and manage employee(s) and prioritize tasks and projects.
About The North West Company

The North West Company is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in various regions. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities to learn, develop, and advance throughout the organization.

We are committed to inclusion and diversity and encourage applications from all candidates. A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop, and advance throughout the organization.



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