Meal Makers Category Director

Lead Meal Makers category strategy at Loblaw Companies Limited, using financial modelling and analytics across Canada’s Super Market Division.Reporting to the Senior Category Director, this leader oversees every aspect of Meal Makers. The work spans vision, strategy, financial performance, competitive benchmarking, and program execution. You will lead Merchants and Associate Merchants while supporting retail programs across over 400 grocery stores.Key Responsibilities:
Own category forecasting, modelling, sales, margins, shrink, and EBITDeliver budget goals and complete weekly, periodic, and quarterly reportingDevelop pricing, assortment, promotion, and merchandising strategiesBuild partnerships across merchandising, supply chain, marketing, and e-commerceLead team development, program management, and vendor relationshipsRequirements:
Five to seven years’ retail merchandising, strategy, marketing, or business experienceStrong financial acumen and P&L management experiencePost-secondary education or equivalent experienceAdvanced forecasting, modelling, analytics, and data-driven decision-making skillsAbility to influence teams and coach, mentor, and lead talentApply category management, P&L leadership, and strategic analytics to shape Meal Makers at Loblaw Companies Limited.
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