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Category Director, Multicultural, Fresh & Kosher

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Loblaw Companies Limited

Oct 23

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Product
  • Brampton
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need post-secondary education, 5 years in retail or merchandising, strong financial skills, analytical decision-making, and leadership experience to mentor teams effectively.
  • You will analyze data for strategic planning, manage vendor relationships, own category P&L, develop your team, optimize assortments, and collaborate on private label goals.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent experience. Post-graduate education and/or authoritatively accredited designation(s) an asset.
  • Shown experience of 5 years in retail merchandising, strategy, marketing, business development and/or business management – specifically, with responsibilities over P&L required.
  • A self-motivated leader with a high-reaching approach and a passion for category management.
  • Sophisticated knowledge of financial forecasting, modelling and analytics required.
  • Analytical approach to decision making – using data to derive business insights that lead to practical strategies and favourable financial outcomes.
  • Ability to engage, collaborate with and influence complementary teams.
  • Ability to think critically, innovate and overcome obstacles with a sense of importance.
  • Ability to coach, mentor and lead a team that supports and accelerates talent-cultivation within the Hard Discount Division.

Responsibilities

  • Work with various colleagues in merchandising, operations, control brands, supply chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media, and other divisions.
  • Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners.
  • Use data and analytics to build short and long-term strategic plans; and identify critical merchandising priorities, risks, and opportunities.
  • Own the financial forecasting, modelling, and performance for the category with top-to-bottom ownership of profit and loss (P&L) outcomes, expansive of sales, margins, shrink and EBIT.
  • Be solely accountable for delivering category budget goals and achieving non-financial departmental goals as assigned, with weekly, periodic, and quarterly reporting obligations.
  • Build and maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and handle performance outcomes – including market share growth and development, shelf pricing, assortment and promotional strategy efficiency, and global merchandising best-practices.
  • Coordinate with vendors to achieve best-in-market product costing and program investments.
  • Work with your team to implement assortment management (including optimization analysis, new product and costing evaluation, planogram design and in-store merchandising strategies).
  • Lead and develop your team in program management (including promotional product selection and forecasting, financial modelling with P&L impact analysis, pricing decisions, flyer, and digital content decisions) and vendor relationship management.
  • Collaborate with private label Product Managers and Product Developers to identify and reach all strategic and financial goals for the private label portfolio within the category.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Category Director, Multicultural, Fresh & Kosher.

What does the Category Director role focus on?

The role focuses on leading the Fresh & Kosher Multicultural category for Hard Discount stores, including vision, strategy, financial performance, competitive benchmarking, and program execution.

What is the required experience for applicants?

Applicants need to have at least 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, strategy, marketing, business development, or business management, specifically with responsibilities over P&L.

What educational qualifications are needed for this role?

A post-secondary education or equivalent experience is required; post-graduate education and/or relevant accredited designations are considered assets.

Who will the Category Director report to?

The Category Director will report to the Senior Director.

What key skills are necessary for this position?

Key skills include strong leadership, financial forecasting and modeling, analytical decision-making, and the ability to engage and influence teams.

Is experience in data analytics important for this role?

Yes, a sophisticated knowledge of financial forecasting, modeling, and analytics is required.

Will the Category Director manage a team?

Yes, the Category Director will be accountable for leading a team of Merchants and Associate Merchants.

What are the aspects of the job related to vendor management?

The role involves building positive relationships with category vendors and external partners to achieve best-in-market product costing and program investments.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, Loblaw Companies Limited offers progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How does Loblaw approach sustainability and social impact?

Loblaw focuses on sustainability and social impact through three pillars: Environment, Sourcing, and Community, and they strive to demonstrate leadership in these areas.

Is a criminal background check required for candidates?

Yes, all candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check as part of the application process.

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Loblaw Companies Limited

At Loblaw, we're developing innovative products and solutions. Our focus is on empowering Canadians to Live Life Well.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose – Live Life Well Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience. In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.

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