Job Specifications
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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opening for an Assistant Category manager for a 12-month contract. The category is health and beauty.
Here's Where You'll Have An Impact
Accountable for the execution of product, placement, pricing and promotion for items within their categories, consistent with each banner strategy
Respond to customer needs in their category, and is responsible for developing and executing customer-relevant strategies
Review and analyze margins, deals, retail savings, pricing reference article, forecasts, units of measure, cost, pages and sales sets for accuracy
Communicate with Replenishment Team with respect to inventory management
Review competitive price check and take appropriate action on weekly price change report
Assist with the resolution of pricing issues
Review vendor submissions and new article listing reports
Partner with Replenishment Team on inventory management
Develop a deep understanding of designated categories, market trends and consumer behaviors
Review Agency Business report daily and review discrepancies with Category Manager
Assist in ad creation and ad proofing processes
Respond to requests to meet customer needs
Identify opportunities and expedite category plans with operational support
Review underperforming categories
Work with Category Manager in development and management of merchandising programs
Work with Category Manager in managing the seasonal process
What You Have To Offer
Ability to leverage technology (SAP, Microsoft Office suite, etc.) to review and analyze large volumes of data
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business (oral and written)
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as individually
Ability to negotiate
Health and beauty category experience is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Previous experience working in the retail industry; grocery industry preferred
Who We Are
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
What We Offer
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:
Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity—including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required —please click the “I’m interested” button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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About the Company
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve -- from our full service format to the convenience f...
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