Current jobs related to Lead, Category Planning - Mississauga, Ontario - Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd.

  • Category Manager

    54 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd. Full time

    The Role:Category ManagerWhat You Are Looking ForA closely connected cultureA total rewards package meant to enhance your work-life flexibilityFully utilizing your talentProfessional growth and development via challenging projects and assignmentsWarm and fuzzy feelings knowing you have helped your community, your team, the business and social causes through...

  • Senior Category Development Manager

    58 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada CoreFactor Full time

    CoreFactor is searching for a Senior Category Development Manager on a permanent/Full-time basis for a client in the GTA.This position is hybrid and will require the successful incumbent to go into the Mississauga Office two (2) times per week. .The Role:Participate in overall purchasing business plan and own the strategic development of category plans...

  • Category Marketing Manager

    54 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Parkland Corporation Full time

    DescriptionCompetitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and goFlexible work options and summer hours for eligible employeesSave on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and PioneerSave on M&M Food Market productsSalary Range:...

  • Senior Category Development Manager, Proteins

    56 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Compass Group Canada Full time

    In accordance with provincial legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are utilized in the...

  • Category Manager

    57 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Chatters Limited Partnerships Full time

    Love beauty? Love the business behind it? Let's talk.About ChattersWe are the leading beauty hair retailer and salon in Canada. With over 115 locations and a catalog of 6,000+ products, we are on a mission to make our clients and customers look and feel their best. At Chatters, we are transforming how Canadians experience beauty — blending in-salon...

  • Category Manager, Procurement/Commercialization

    57 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Arterra Wines Canada Full time

    Job Description:At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed.  For us it's not just about what's in and on the bottle, it's what happens in people's lives when we're a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada's largest and most enjoyed...

  • Category Marketing Analyst

    57 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Parkland Corporation Full time

    DescriptionCompetitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and goSave on M&M Food Market productsSalary Range: $58,000-$73,000/annumThe OpportunityAre you hungry to bring delicious foods to Canadian tables?Are you obsessed with the numbers behind what sells, where, and why?...

  • Category Manager, INDIRECT experience

    60 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada The TJX Companies, Inc. Full time

    TJX CanadaAt TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you'll find...

  • Forecasting & Planning Analyst - ONroute

    54 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Careers at ONroute Full time $56,800 - $72,450

    8 PROLOGIS BOULEVARD UNIT 402 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L5W 0G9 Forecasting & Planning AnalystLocation: ONroute (Hybrid – Ontario)Department: Finance & OperationsReports to: Manager, Financial Planning & AnalysisPosition OverviewThe Forecasting & Planning Analyst plays a critical role in shaping ONroute's financial and operational performance. This position...

  • Project Lead, Capital Planning

    51 minutes ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Trillium Health Partners Full time $56 - $70

    Position: Project Lead Job ID: Status: Permanent Full Time Dept/Program: Capital Planning & Redevelopment Site: Mississauga Hospital  Role Level: Professional Group (PG 13) $56.25 to $70.29 per hour Posted: January 29, 2026Internal Deadline: February 5, 2026Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada's largest community-based teaching hospitals,...

Lead, Category Planning

1 hour ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd. Full time

The Role: Financial Analyst

About Rexall:

We're more than just a pharmacy - we're a leader in healthcare across Canada and a certified Great Place to Work. Proudly recognized for our diversity, inclusion, and exceptional employee experience, we offer:

  • An Award-winning workplace: Best Workplace for Women, Best for Inclusion-diversity and much more
  • Career advancement opportunities, Professional education allowance and mentorship programs.
  • Flexible schedules for work-life balance including paid time off.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including mental health support.
  • Annual bonus, pension matching and disability insurance.

How will you make an impact:

The Lead, Category Planning supports the category management team in coordinating the planning and forecasting. The lead is responsible for translating market data, consumer insights, and financial goals into cohesive, actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth across all front-store categories. The role is a key liaison between Category Management and Finance, ensuring the category initiatives are innovative, data-driven, and financially sound.

Category Planning
:

  • Drive the annual and seasonal category planning process, creating multi-year roadmaps that align with corporate objectives.
  • Along with the category managers, lead the category review processes and postmortems. Rolls up the category reviews to ensure all budgets are met.
  • Support team by developing business cases and models to evaluate category relines and initiatives.
  • Supports assortment optimization, promotional strategies, new product launches, and pricing actions to ensure all align with budget.
  • Analyze market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive activity to identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth.
  • Supports the strategic planning of trade spend and vendor funding to ensure investments are aligned with category goals and deliver maximum return.
  • Oversees the creation and refinement of methodologies for evaluating product and POG performance.

Drive Performance & Optimization

  • Establish business forecasts in collaboration with merchandising, pricing and promotions, supply chain, and marketing teams.
  • Support data-driven decision-making processes within the merchandising team.
  • Lead execution and analysis of detailed category review process
  • Lead the development of advanced forecasting models to ensure alignment between projected and actual outcomes.
  • Support department forecast meetings and shared insights across departments
  • Support the development of strategies aimed at enhancing store -level efficiencies.
  • Develop comprehensive business cases and models to evaluate key category initiatives, including assortment optimization, promotional strategies, new product launches, and pricing actions.
  • Analyze market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive activity to identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for all categories, including sales, market share, gross margin, and inventory productivity.
  • Partner with Category Managers to build compelling narratives and business cases for major line reviews and vendor negotiations.
  • Provide oversight and guidance on post-promotional analysis, helping the team understand program effectiveness and improve future campaigns.

Foster Collaboration & Provide Leadership:

  • Partner closely with the Finance team to ensure category plans are financially robust, providing the commercial context behind forecasts and budgets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure category plans are operationally feasible and seamlessly integrated.

How you will succeed:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
  • 3-5+ years of progressive experience in category management, category planning, or business development, preferably within the drug, grocery or mass channels.
  • Deep understanding of category management principles, including assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf management.
  • Strong experience with retail financial metrics, budgeting processes, and P&L management is required.
  • Proven experience working closely with and influencing colleagues on corporate Finance teams is essential.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly in data analysis and modeling.
  • Strong familiarity with syndicated market data is required.
  • Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
  • Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems is an asset.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • A proven ability to translate complex data and market insights into actionable category strategies.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to connect category plans to financial outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions.
  • Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to generate actionable insights.

Join Rexall Today

If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, apply now. Help us empower healthier lives and build healthier communities together.

Are you #ALLin? Apply now and experience the Rexall difference – We Saved you a Spot

Rexall Pharmacy Group is committed to providing an accessible environment for all of our customers, employees, and job applicants. Rexall Pharmacy Group will make available to any selected applicants' accommodations and/or accessible formats should they require. Candidates are encouraged to discuss any accommodation they may need in order to allow for the most effective selection process.