Category Specialist/adminstrator, Apparel

4 days ago


Winnipeg, Canada Cabela's Full time

**Summary**:
Reporting to the Category Manager, the Category Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the beginning of the product life cycle from product conception to market launch. This includes but is not limited to item setup and vendor file maintenance.

**Location**: Cabela's HQ at 25 De Baets St., Winnipeg, MB (hybrid)

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain advertising planners to ensure all information is complete and timelines are met on a weekly basis.
- Maintain accurate copy and specification information for use in flyers, catalogues, online content and in-store signage.
- Review the accuracy of OMNI channel promotional content including flyers, catalogue, online content and in-store signage.
- Create and maintain annual vendor agreements on behalf of the Category Manager.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor contacts ensuring changes are communicated to cross-functional partners where necessary.
- Create and maintain product listings by vendor with the most current information.
- Research and maintain all market comparison pricing and promotional events as assigned by the Category Manager.
- Create weekly information bulletins highlighting new products along with key information related to the department for communication with cross-functional partners.
- Manage workflow to meet critical deadlines as outlined by the Category Manager.
- Other duties as assigned by Management.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in business administration or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Intermediate MS Excel skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
- 2 to 4+ years of administrative work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work within a team as well as cross-functional departments.
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
- Adapts to change in a fast-paced environment.
- Product/lifestyle knowledge is considered an asset.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- How would you rate your Excel skills, beginner, intermediate or advanced ?
- This is a fast-paced administrative-based role. Do you have experience working in an administrative or retail capacity?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R2J 4G5



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