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Category Director, In Store Bread & Sweet Goods

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Loblaw Companies Limited

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Product
  • Brampton
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need post-secondary education, 5+ years in retail merchandising, strong financial skills, analytical decision-making, team collaboration, and leadership abilities.
  • You will collaborate across teams, manage vendor relationships, analyze data for strategic plans, oversee P&L, optimize product assortments, and lead your team in program and financial management.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent experience. Post-graduate education and/or authoritatively accredited designation(s) an asset.
  • Shown experience of 5 years in retail merchandising, strategy, marketing, business development and/or business management – specifically, with responsibilities over P&L required
  • A self-motivated leader with a high-reaching approach and a passion for category management
  • Sophisticated knowledge of financial forecasting, modelling and analytics required
  • Analytical approach to decision making – using data to derive business insights that lead to practical strategies and favorable financial outcomes.
  • Ability to engage, collaborate with and influence complementary teams.
  • Ability to think critically, innovate and overcome obstacles with a sense of importance.
  • Ability to coach, mentor and lead a team that supports and accelerates talent-cultivation within the Discount Division

Responsibilities

  • Work with various colleagues in merchandising, operations, control brands, supply chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media, and other divisions.
  • Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners.
  • Use data and analytics to build short and long-term strategic plans; and identify critical merchandising priorities, risks, and opportunities.
  • Own the financial forecasting, modelling and performance for the category with top-to-bottom ownership of profit and loss (P&L) outcomes, expansive of sales, margins, shrink and EBIT.
  • Be solely accountable for delivering category budget goals and achieving non-financial departmental goals as assigned, with weekly, periodic, and quarterly reporting obligations.
  • Build and maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and handle performance outcomes – including market share growth and development, shelf pricing, assortment and promotional strategy efficiency, and global merchandising best-practices.
  • Coordinate with vendors to achieve best-in-market product costing and program investments.
  • Work with your team to implement assortment management (including optimization analysis, new product and costing evaluation, planogram design and in-store merchandising strategies).
  • Lead and develop your team in program management (including promotional product selection and forecasting, financial modelling with P&L impact analysis, pricing decisions, flyer and digital content decisions) and vendor relationship management.
  • Collaborate with private label Product Managers and Product Developers to identify and reach all strategic and financial goals for the private label portfolio within the category.

FAQs

What is the role of the Category Director for In Store Bread & Sweet Goods?

The Category Director is responsible for leading the In Store Bread & Sweet Goods category, overseeing vision, strategy, financial performance, competitive benchmarking, and program execution, as well as managing a team of Merchants and Associate Merchants.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires post-secondary education or equivalent experience, with a preference for post-graduate education and/or accredited designations. Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, strategy, marketing, business development, and/or business management is required.

What skills are essential for a successful Category Director?

Essential skills include a strong analytical approach to decision-making, sophisticated knowledge of financial forecasting and modeling, the ability to engage and collaborate with teams, and the capability to coach, mentor, and lead a team effectively.

Will I be working with other departments?

Yes, this role involves collaboration with various departments including merchandising, operations, supply chain, marketing, e-commerce, and more.

Is experience in managing P&L accounts necessary for this job?

Yes, experience managing profit and loss (P&L) accounts is a required aspect of this position.

Are diversity and inclusion important to Loblaw Companies Limited?

Yes, the company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks varied perspectives and experiences to enhance their team.

What is the company's commitment to sustainability?

Loblaw Companies Limited focuses on sustainability and social impact through three pillars: Environment, Sourcing, and Community, striving for leadership in these critical areas.

Do I need to complete a criminal background check?

Yes, candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check as part of the application process.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the company?

Yes, the company offers progressive careers, comprehensive training, and other competitive benefits, contributing to opportunities for growth and advancement.

How does the company ensure for an accessible environment during the application process?

Candidates can request accommodations due to disabilities at any stage of the application process to ensure equitable opportunities.

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Loblaw Companies Limited

At Loblaw, we're developing innovative products and solutions. Our focus is on empowering Canadians to Live Life Well.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose – Live Life Well Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience. In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.