Category Manager, HABS
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Manager on a temporary basis (up to 12 months) on our Home and Building Solutions team (HABS). This position is a hybrid opportunity and can be based anywhere in Western Canada .
Are you someone who has experience providing long-term strategies for product categories, and collaborating with a team to increase HABS product sales and profit margins? If so, this is the position for you!
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement short- to mid-term strategies and execution plans to effectively market products and programs, aligning with evolving consumer needs and market dynamics.
- Leverage CRS and industry data to conduct competitive analysis on pricing, products, and programs, ensuring market relevance and positioning.
- Utilize industry insights to design and execute growth strategies for key sections, aligning with departmental goals and the consumer scorecard.
- Oversee the Business Category to meet targeted objectives across sales, margin performance, inventory management, product turnover, and service levels.
Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with Category Coordinators, Procurement Specialists, System Maintenance Clerks, local Co-ops, vendors, and will report to the Category Development Manager, Hardware. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and results.
Why it matters:
Our team helps to build Western Canadian communities by providing leadership to Co-op Home Centres that benefits local consumers and contractors.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:
- Have 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in consumer wholesale/retail, with a preference in marketing, buying, or customer service (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration.
- Have home and building solutions experience is an asset.
What we offer:
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by September 10, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.
Category Manager, HABS
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Manager on a temporary basis (up to 12 months) on our Home and Building Solutions team (HABS). This position is a hybrid opportunity and can be based anywhere in Western Canada .
Are you someone who has experience providing long-term strategies for product categories, and collaborating with a team to increase HABS product sales and profit margins? If so, this is the position for you!
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement short- to mid-term strategies and execution plans to effectively market products and programs, aligning with evolving consumer needs and market dynamics.
- Leverage CRS and industry data to conduct competitive analysis on pricing, products, and programs, ensuring market relevance and positioning.
- Utilize industry insights to design and execute growth strategies for key sections, aligning with departmental goals and the consumer scorecard.
- Oversee the Business Category to meet targeted objectives across sales, margin performance, inventory management, product turnover, and service levels.
Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with Category Coordinators, Procurement Specialists, System Maintenance Clerks, local Co-ops, vendors, and will report to the Category Development Manager, Hardware. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and results.
Why it matters:
Our team helps to build Western Canadian communities by providing leadership to Co-op Home Centres that benefits local consumers and contractors.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:
- Have 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in consumer wholesale/retail, with a preference in marketing, buying, or customer service (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration.
- Have home and building solutions experience is an asset.
What we offer:
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by September 10, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.