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Manager, Category Manager
McKesson
Mississauga, CAN
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
CAD 86900-115800 yearly / year
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
- Manage vendor relationships, including negotiations, contract management, performance reviews, and funding agreements.
- Analyze sales, market share, inventory, and profitability data to identify opportunities and improve category performance.
- Lead assortment planning, SKU rationalization, product launches, and planogram development.
- Develop pricing, promotional, and merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Retail Operations, and Sales teams to execute category plans.
- Monitor competitors, industry trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities.
- Manage vendor funding, rebates, co-op programs, and financial reporting related to assigned categories.
- Present category performance reviews and strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Retail banner support (Rexall, Guardian, IDA, Remedy'sRx, independent pharmacies, etc.)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Approximately 5+ years of category management, merchandising, purchasing, or analytical experience for Category Manager/Specialist-level roles.
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
- Experience in retail sales, marketing, or category management of HABA or OTC is an asset.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, financial and analytic skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint and Excel.
- Must possess the right balance between being creative and paying attention to detail.
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