Category Manager Job at DC Global Talent Inc., Ontario

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  • DC Global Talent Inc.
  • Ontario

Job Description

Relocation to the British Virgin Islands is needed.

As a Category Manager, you will lead the merchandising strategy for a portfolio of retail categories. You will negotiate terms with suppliers, determine the product range we offer, and manage commercial agreements. Additionally, you will work on joint sourcing initiatives with our parent company to optimize operations. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your category management experience to drive business results.

Key Responsibilities

- Own profit and loss responsibility for assigned product categories

- Develop annual category plans including assortment, pricing, promotions, and markdown strategies

- Negotiate pricing, volume commitment,s and product innovation with supplier partners

- Continuously analyze category performance and sales trends to identify growth opportunities

- Lead range reviews to optimize our offerings based on customer demand

- Collaborate with buying, planning, and merchandising teams to forecast demand and inventory levels

- Represent the company in supplier meetings and industry conferences

- Manage category budgets, track expense,s and improve profitability through cost savings initiatives

- Source new products, negotiate term,s and onboard qualified suppliers

- Work cross-functionally with sourcing teams to identify joint partnerships for improved cost efficiency

Required Skills and Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in category management roles within the grocery retail industry

- Proven track record of growing category sales and outperforming targets

- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders

- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data-driven insights into category strategies

- Solid understanding of the full merchandising process from planning to assortment

- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively present analysis to senior leadership

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field

- Proficiency with MS Office suite and merchandising databases

- must have Caribbean or Western grocery retail experience

Job Tags

Relocation,

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