Associate Category Manager
- Winnipeg, MB, R3P 1A2, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years of work experience in a related field.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Dufresne Group is currently seeking an Associate Category Manager for our Dufresne Merchandising Team within our Home Office located at 147 Commerce Drive in Winnipeg, MB.
As an Associate Category Manager you will be responsible for category performance analysis and the administration, data maintenance, and data integrity of product information in the inventory system, including item numbers, pricing, and inventory to support the buying function.
The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:
- Market competitive wages;
- Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
- Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
- Career growth and continuous development;
- Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.
As the Associate Category Manager you will:
- Perform analysis, draw insights, and provide recommendations based on internal data sources, vendor insights, and market and competitor information.
- Ensure accurate capture of product information for the web (attributes and imagery).
- Complete effective and efficient processes and execute administrative activities surrounding the management of product SKUs, communicating marketing, and advertising plans, analysis, actioning, and reporting on inventory, sharing product information, and handling pricing for stores.
- Perform sales analysis to support establishing product lineup.
- Prepare reporting on Sales updates, including information on new products, price changes, discontinued items, etc.
- Provide reports upon request to support the analysis of business plans and to assist with developing category plans.
- Track and report on vendor promotional support programs (STAs).
- Support new store openings.
As a successful candidate you will have the following:
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field, or a combination of related education and experience.
- 3+ years of work experience in a related field.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Associate Category Manager is responsible for analyzing category performance, maintaining product data integrity, and managing inventory systems. They also support the buying function by preparing sales reports, tracking vendor promotions, and assisting with new store openings.
Requirements
Candidates must have post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience and strong analytical skills are required.
Skills
- Category performance analysis
- Data maintenance
- Data integrity
- Inventory management
- Sales analysis
- Product lineup development
- Reporting
- Vendor promotional support
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Market competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Employee discounts
- Career growth
- Continuous development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
- Marketing
- Administrative
Keywords
- Category Management
- Merchandising
- Inventory System
- Data Analysis
- SKU Management
- Sales Reporting
- Vendor Relations
- Product Information Management
- Pricing Strategy
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Retail
- Inventory Control
- Promotional Support