Category Manager (Produce)

Position Title: Category Manager (Produce)

Requisition ID: 14101

Career Group (ADSP): Administrative

Division: Fresh & Meat Merchandising (80156532)

Department: Merchandising

Position Location: METRO ON – 25 VICKERS ROAD BUILDING C (#A-VICC)

Position Type: Permanent

The Category Manager is responsible for managing the produce category, specifically cut fruit, and additional assigned category of products including profitability, sales, advertising, category planning, vendor negotiations, SKU selection, New product development, In store support & training and customer service (stores and retail consumers).

Specific Responsibilities:
Develop sales and promotional strategies including advertising layout, theme events, seasonal opportunities and in-store demonstrations in order to achieve category targets

Define product assortment and negotiating terms and conditions of purchase

Set objectives to meet overall budgeted sales and profit targets

Accountable for meeting overall strategy and implementation. Implement overall strategies for initiatives and set retail objectives for category. Comply with corporate and regional guidelines

Maintain promotional calendar to maximize sales and profits

Complete periodic category reviews in selected categories in conjunction with AC Nielsen and selected members of the vendor community. Conduct analysis of retail history, advertising success, product movement and overall category movement

Monitor all competitive and industry activities (including trends, fads, etc.) regarding merchandising, marketing, assortment, pricing and promotions and use findings to support continuous improvement and innovation in the category.

Conduct weekly competitive store visits to gain first hand insight

Modify category plans as needed to be responsive to customer needs or market conditions

Identify consumer requirements and develop new products & merchandising plans to meet those requirements

Maintain contact with Store Managers, Merchandisers, Central Procurement and others to answer questions or resolve issues regarding products or services in assigned business initiatives

Monitor market conditions that impact categories within the complete retail marketing place

Develop and enhance relationships with business partners

Manage departmental employee relations, including performance management

Responsible for compliance with regards to Quality Standards and Specs for all Produce for Metro Banner

Qualifications

Produce (Cut Fruit) or similar production department experience

Strong produce knowledge

College Diploma or University degree in business related field

5-7 years of retail experience (preferably within a management role) within the grocery industry

Strong negotiation and analytical skills

Intermediate to Advanced level knowledge of MS office – Outlook, Word, Excel

Proficiency with Category Management Tools such as: SAP, AC Nielsen’s would be an asset

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail, creative thinking, ability to manage change, strong communication skills and customer focused.

Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Occasional travel required including out of town/overnight

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