Category Specialist

Who we are:

In 1996,  Farmers Depot was established and has grown to be the complete animal health and equipment supplier for livestock producers across Canada providing thousands of quality animal health products at a competitive price with next day delivery, and product support. Farmers Depot is under the GVF Group of Companies umbrella and operates in close affiliation with Grand Valley Fortifiers and Fortified Nutrition Limited. Both brands manufacture and sell high-quality, leading-edge vitamin and mineral premixes and supplements for swine, dairy, beef and poultry producers.

Today the GVF Group is comprised of seven divisions: Grand Valley Fortifiers, Fortified Nutrition, Farmers Depot, Direct Source Commodities, Valley Feeds, True Foods and On Farm Business Intelligence.

Ours is a family business that cares about its employees and its community. We make sure that all our staff get what the best-in-class team members deserve: benefits, good wages, and respect. Whether through our charitable work, or our dedication to staff, GVF is committed to living out our principles and values.

Why we have this role:

Farmers Depot is seeking a   Category Specialist   to support the growth and performance of key product categories. Reporting to the Category Manager, this role plays a hands-on part in pricing analysis, marketing execution, vendor coordination, and sales enablement.

If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow your career in category management - we’d love to hear from you!

Working with us:

This is a permanent, full-time role based in either our Cambridge, Ontario, Red Deer, Alberta, or Lethbridge, Alberta office. Our typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

From time to time, a bit of flexibility outside these hours may be needed depending on business needs. Occasional travel may also be part of the role, including attending trade shows or visiting farms to gather product feedback.

What you’ll do:  

Category & Pricing Support

• Monitor competitor pricing and market activity


• Prepare pricing and margin analysis to inform category decisions


• Support development of retail, dealer, promotional, and volume pricing


• Assist with sales forecasting for new products (6–12 month outlooks)


• Support SKU rationalization and regulatory compliance initiative

Marketing Execution & Product Content

• Partner with the GVF marketing team to execute product campaigns across flyers, website, email, social, digital ads, catalogues, and retail locations


• Support new product launches with accurate and timely marketing materials


• Maintain customer-facing product information (descriptions, images, documentation)


• Contribute to bi-annual catalogue production and vendor coordination

Vendor & Internal Coordination

• Work with vendors to secure promotional support and funding


• Participate in vendor planning meetings


• Communicate product updates and changes internally


• Support equipment installation coordination when required

 
Your background includes:

• 2–4 years of experience in category support, marketing, sales support, procurement, product management, or a related role


• Post-secondary education in business, marketing, procurement, agriculture, or a related field (preferred)


• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Analytical mindset with a desire to develop strategic capabilities


• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally


• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment


• Agricultural, farming, or animal health background is an asset

Why work with us:  

• Canadian Family-Owned and Operated Company


• Competitive wages


• Extended health and dental benefits 


• RRSP matching program


• Donation matching program 


• Professional development opportunities 


• Store discount at Valley Feeds


• Be part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and giving back.

Living Our values:

• Passion:   Serving customers innovatively and well.


• Humble Confidence:   Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.


• Integrity:   Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.


• Professional:   Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.


• Caring:   With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others’ challenges and joy in witnessing their success.

All interested applicants are asked to apply with a copy of their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.