Category Director
2 months ago
Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Loblaw Companies Ltd - Head Office
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Category Director to join our team at Loblaw Companies Ltd - Head Office. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading our Disability Management Quality and Training initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team to achieve business objectives.
- Provide strategic direction in planning, vendor management, product assortment, space allocations, pricing, and promotion to support overall group objectives.
- Implement product assortment, sales, and buying plans that meet customer needs and achieve category targets.
- Work collaboratively with the control label brand team to develop innovative and differentiated products that grow the brand and drive sales.
- Deliver against control label objectives to achieve annual sales, market share, and profit targets.
- Develop and communicate merchandising direction for each retail format for assigned categories.
- Collaborate with the vendor community to maximize sales and profit.
- Manage P&L statements and develop short- and long-term plans aligned with corporate strategies.
- Develop business insights and effectively communicate them to the business.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L statements.
- Proven ability to develop short- and long-term plans in line with corporate strategies.
- Strong data management and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
- Effective influencing skills to drive change and adoption of new business tools.
Loblaw Companies Ltd - Head Office is a dynamic and inclusive organization that values collaboration, kindness, and talent. We are committed to building a team that supports our mission and values.