Category Manager - Lumber
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About the Role
RONA is seeking a Category Manager for Lumber to manage a strategic product portfolio, including vendor selection, negotiation, and merchandising. Requires 5-8 years of retail experience and 4 years in home improvement.
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Responsibilities
- Develop category strategies
- Select products according to each banner’s category strategy
- Select suppliers according to consumer needs and negotiate related agreements
- Determine retail prices in compliance with the company’s overall strategy
- Participate in the development of sales budgets, margins, and stock for the different banners
- Select products that will appear in the flyer and ensure the follow up of surpluses, if applicable
- Analyze the performance of categories under their responsibility on a daily basis and implement action plans accordingly
- Constantly analyze trends for categories under their responsibility and ensure that new products are quickly and efficiently introduced
- Help develop budgets and supplier revenues and ensure a follow up
- Participate in the development of monthly merchandising directives for stores
- Negotiate optimal buying conditions with suppliers according to the specific needs of each banner
- Ensure the clear and comprehensive communication of merchandising plans and, more specifically, actions to take for listed and delisted products
Requirements
- University degree related to the position
- 5 to 8 years of experience in retail and 4 years of experience in home improvement
- Good knowledge of products from the target category
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Customer oriented approach
- Analytical skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Ability to work in a changing environment and under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines
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Overview
- Reporting to the Category Director, the Category Manager is responsible of managing a strategic products portfolio in all banners, for the assigned category.
Your role
- Develop category strategies
- Select products according to each banner’s category strategy
- Select suppliers according to consumer needs and negotiate related agreements
- Determine retail prices in compliance with the company’s overall strategy
- Participate in the development of sales budgets, margins, and stock for the different banners
- Select products that will appear in the flyer and ensure the follow up of surpluses, if applicable
- Analyze the performance of categories under their responsibility on a daily basis and implement action plans accordingly
- Constantly analyze trends for categories under their responsibility and ensure that new products are quickly and efficiently introduced
- Help develop budgets and supplier revenues and ensure a follow up
- Participate in the development of monthly merchandising directives for stores
- Negotiate optimal buying conditions with suppliers according to the specific needs of each banner
- Ensure the clear and comprehensive communication of merchandising plans and, more specifically, actions to take for listed and delisted products
The qualifications we are looking for
- University degree related to the position
- 5 to 8 years of experience in retail and 4 years of experience in home improvement
- Good knowledge of products from the target category
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Customer oriented approach
- Analytical skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Ability to work in a changing environment and under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines
Benefits
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Electric car charging stations
- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
- Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
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