Farm Boy Inc.

Retail

CategoryManagerGrocery

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
The Brief

“Category Manager - Grocery at Farm Boy Inc.. Skills: Category management, Vendor negotiations, Pricing strategies, Sales performance analysis. Drive strategic growth and performance of assigned categories. Analyze sales performance, promotional effectiveness, and category trends”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve established sales and profitability targets; Strengthen competitive position; Support sales, margin, and profitability objectives; Support budgeted financial results

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving abilities

Eligibility Requirements

Extended periods of sitting, Repetitive tasks, Frequent computer use, Open-office noise, Flexible schedule, Occasional travel between stores and regions, Reliable transportation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years of progressively responsible experience in category management, grocery, or fresh/perishable retail or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Knowledge of retail operations, merchandising principles, and food products, Demonstrated negotiation and vendor management skills, Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, Effective time management skills, Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, Ability to work independently, Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice to Have

Fluency in French language skills

What You'll Do.

Drive strategic growth and performance of assigned categories

Analyze sales performance

promotional effectiveness

Monitor competitive activity and industry trends

Research emerging food and retail trends

Source and develop products

Coordinate product launches and vendor relationships

Negotiate supplier agreements

Manage retail pricing strategies

Develop and maintain departmental planograms

Support retail execution standards

Partner with Replenishment team for inventory management

Coordinate packaging and labeling requirements

Ensure procurement activities compliance

Support development of reporting tools

Provide guidance to Assistant Category Managers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Building relationships with customers and each other; Partner with the Replenishment team; Contribute to overall team success

Communication Scope

Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills

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