Category Manager - Mercerie H/F (remote)

Position Title: Category Manager

Administration

Merchandising & Store Services (01000169)

The typical salary range for this position is $90 200.00 - $135 400.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is a posting for an existing permanent full-time position.

This position is eligible for participation in a non-discretionary Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) bonus, which is determined by both individual and company performance.

Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance

Telecommuting in hybrid mode

Very competitive pension plan

Generous holiday policy

Personal days

Employee Assistance Program

The Category Manager is responsible for the management of the assigned category of products including profitability, sales, advertising, category planning, vendor negotiations, SKU selection, and customer service (both stores and retail consumers).

Develop sales and promotional strategies including advertising, theme events, seasonal opportunities in order to achieve category targets.

Create & Maintain promotional calendar to maximize sales and profits.

Complete regular category reviews in selected categories utilizing C.I, Nielsen and vendor data. Review regular retails as well as feature frequency and depth analysis.

Manage strategies to ensure market competitiveness while balancing with financial targets.

Review KVI price checks to ensure market competitiveness.

regarding merchandising, marketing, assortment, pricing and promotions and use findings to support continuous improvement and innovation in the category.

Conduct regular competitive store visits to gain first hand insight.

Modify category plans as needed to be responsive to customer needs.

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

Monitor market conditions that impact categories within the marketplace.

Manage an assistant and an admin, including performance management.

5-7 years of merchandising/category management experience preferably within the grocery retail industry

• University degree in a business related field
• Strong experience using the SAP Merchandising Module & BW
• I Shop & Nielsen Workstation Plus
• Strong MS office and Computer skills, Intermediate to Advanced level knowledge of Excel
• Occasional travel required

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers.