Grocery Category Manager

21 hours ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Giant Tiger Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Category Manager to join our team at Giant Tiger. As a key member of our buying team, you will be responsible for driving sales and profits through effective category management, supplier negotiations, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a multi-million dollar portfolio of grocery categories, delivering sales and profits as targeted.
  • Sourcing new items, suppliers, negotiating costs, discounts, and advertising support.
  • Develop, communicate, and execute strategies to deliver a clear competitive advantage in a highly aggressive industry.
  • Determine product assortment to best address customer needs and company objectives.
  • Develop effective advertising, merchandising, and store marketing plans to maximize item contribution to the store.
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of grocery buying experience, managing large portfolios.
  • Post-secondary education in a related field.
  • Strong negotiation skills and understanding of the nuances of negotiating large accounts.
  • Ability to analyze and plan, organize, prioritize, and delegate in a challenging multi-tasking environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage, motivate, and build a team, leading by example with a great work ethic, initiative, and passion for the job.
  • Computer skills: primarily Excel, Word, and a solid process management mindset to pick up on our proprietary I.S. systems.
  • Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an asset.
  • Related JDA AS400 computer systems experience is considered an asset.
  • Private Label or Store Brands experience is considered an asset.
  • Fresh Meat Category Management Experience is considered an asset.
About Giant Tiger

Giant Tiger is a Canadian-owned and operated retailer with a strong commitment to the community and over 60 years of success. We believe in opportunities for growth and development, teamwork, and engagement.



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