Category Specialist

Job summary

The Category Specialist will manage SKU lifecycles, maintain line plans, and perform data-driven analysis to optimize product performance and market competitiveness. They will also collaborate cross-functionally to ensure flawless product launches and clear communication of product features.

Job details

Category Specialist Department: Category Management Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Vancouver Compensation: CA$68,000 - CA$78,000 / year Description Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time. It’s not easy, it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in. As a Category Specialist - Living Room Upholstery, you'll support the growth of our Living Room Upholstery business by building product lines that grow our catalog, increase market share, and drive profitability. In the Category team, you'll be helping to drive what trends are rising in the furniture world and analyze which new products bring the most value to Article's customers, expanding our Living Room Upholstery assortment. This fits into our larger need to continuously deliver unrivaled quality, value, and stylish designs while scaling our core catalog offerings. Within the first few months, you’d take full ownership of SKU management, line plan maintenance, attribute accuracy, and weekly performance reporting. In a year, you’ll be proud to say you’ve helped launch successful new upholstery lines, optimized market pricing competitiveness, and driven category growth alongside a diverse team of category professionals. You'll be part of a supportive, diverse team of Category and Merchandising professionals who will help you sharpen, learn, and grow in the Product Category world. As a Particle, you will have a high level of autonomy to explore solutions and solve challenging, meaningful problems. We are a hybrid team - you'll be in the office 3 days per week. What You’ll Do You’ll be part of the Category team working to ensure flawless product launches, accurate data management, and strong in-season performance analysis across Living Room Upholstery. Maintain and update weekly, monthly, and quarterly category reporting to support team insights and data-driven analysis. Execute administrative and SKU management tasks with precision, including Line Plan updates and attribute file accuracy. Participate in product performance reviews, suggesting development initiatives and sales support to boost catalog performance. Use sales analysis skills to provide informed recommendations on product performance expectations and demand. Analyze competitor collections and perform market pricing analysis to identify growth opportunities and maintain market competitiveness. Oversee the end-to-end SKU setup process to ensure product pages accurately reflect the Product team's vision. Partner cross-functionally with the copy team to validate new product and fabric names. Create Assortment Review product guides to communicate new product features clearly to internal partners. Share Customer Care feedback and website review insights cross-functionally to drive actionable product improvements. Maintain database information to accurately reflect price changes, promotions, and product phaseouts. Who You Are 2+ years of experience in a category, merchandising, buyer, product, or related position. Someone who gets into the details and analyzes the best options before making a decision. Able to move fast while staying meticulous and organized. Have a strong eye for design and style, with the ability to understand how and why a piece fits into Article's product offerings. Strong communicator who can effectively align cross-functional teams around product launches, timelines, and strategy changes. Highly proficient in data analysis, reporting, and managing complex database information. Legally able to work in Canada. Completion of criminal background check. Perks & Benefits Wealth: The salary range is $68,000. to $78,000 Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple Life: 15 days of vacation* 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day) 6 well-being (sick) days Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks Total Health: Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefits $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being TELUS Health App Mental Health Assistance/Counseling Virtual medical appointments Office Space: The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders) Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room Standup desks can be requested too Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome Getting here: Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders) Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations Extra: 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family) *Prorated

What you’ll do

The Category Specialist will manage SKU lifecycles, maintain line plans, and perform data-driven analysis to optimize product performance and market competitiveness. They will also collaborate cross-functionally to ensure flawless product launches and clear communication of product features.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or a related field. Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams are required.

Benefits

• Cash bonus
• 4% RRSP matched contributions
• 15 days of vacation
• Inclusion and Diversity Day
• 6 well-being sick days
• Extended health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• $1000 health/lifestyle spending account
• TELUS Health App
• Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
• Virtual medical appointments
• Snacks and premium coffee/tea
• Onsite fitness equipment
• 45% product discount

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Category management
• Merchandising
• SKU management
• Data analysis
• Market pricing analysis
• Product performance reporting
• Line plan maintenance
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Trend analysis
• Database management
• Product launch coordination
• Sales Analysis
• Product Improvement
• Sales Support
• Performance Reporting
• Category Growth
• Data Analysis
• Mental Health
• Management
• Category Management
• Customer Service
• Textiles
• Data Management
• Warehousing
• Market Share
• New Product Development
• Performance Analysis
• Performance Review
• Timelines
• Transferable Skills Analysis
• Upholstery
• Collections
• Teamwork
• Market Pricing

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Administrative
• Category Specialist
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
• Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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