Category Manager - Geotechnical
About the role
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
Job Summary
Responsible for executing awarded categories (less than $20M in revenue) and managing timelines for execution. Partner with key merchants and Functional Leader to obtain and assess data for merchandising strategy. Act as the liaison with internal/external project affiliates; present key recommendations and collaborate project results to meet and/or exceed corporate objectives.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities
Manages key product categories in a portfolio of products less than $20M in revenue. Serves as business liaison to customers, management, and others affiliated with the project team. Drives and executes category program development using the toll gate process and works cross functionally with Packaging Design, Supply Chain, Distribution, Product Forecast, In Store Service, Sourcing, and Finance/Pricing/Hurdle Rate. Oversees category product mix development, innovation, planograms (POG), analytics (GMROI, Turns, Margins), Centralized Automatic Replenishment (CAR), Automatic Maintenance Tool (AMT), and visual merchandising. Develops and executes merchandising strategy utilizing key components of business drivers. Ensures systems are set up properly to support unique distribution and service ordering system. Develops strategies to solve multi-faceted problems through understanding of fundamental issues throughout the organization at all levels.
Nature and Scope
Solutions require analysis and investigation. Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Education And Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
If you’re looking to play a role in building Canada, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
Minimum Pay
$92,000.00
Functional Area Sourcing
Recruiter Asante, Kwabena
Req ID WCJR-033027
Postal Code L4L 0B9
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About White Cap Canada
Official White Cap Canada Account. Previously operating as Brafasco, Brock White Canada, and National Concrete Accessories, we now operate coast-to-coast in Canada as White Cap!
White Cap is a leading construction, industrial, and safety product distributor for professional contractors and businesses. Follow us and stay up to date for expert advice and solutions for all your construction, industrial and safety needs! #whitecap #canada #buildingtrust
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Category Manager - Geotechnical
About the role
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
Job Summary
Responsible for executing awarded categories (less than $20M in revenue) and managing timelines for execution. Partner with key merchants and Functional Leader to obtain and assess data for merchandising strategy. Act as the liaison with internal/external project affiliates; present key recommendations and collaborate project results to meet and/or exceed corporate objectives.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities
Manages key product categories in a portfolio of products less than $20M in revenue. Serves as business liaison to customers, management, and others affiliated with the project team. Drives and executes category program development using the toll gate process and works cross functionally with Packaging Design, Supply Chain, Distribution, Product Forecast, In Store Service, Sourcing, and Finance/Pricing/Hurdle Rate. Oversees category product mix development, innovation, planograms (POG), analytics (GMROI, Turns, Margins), Centralized Automatic Replenishment (CAR), Automatic Maintenance Tool (AMT), and visual merchandising. Develops and executes merchandising strategy utilizing key components of business drivers. Ensures systems are set up properly to support unique distribution and service ordering system. Develops strategies to solve multi-faceted problems through understanding of fundamental issues throughout the organization at all levels.
Nature and Scope
Solutions require analysis and investigation. Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Education And Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
If you’re looking to play a role in building Canada, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
Minimum Pay
$92,000.00
Functional Area Sourcing
Recruiter Asante, Kwabena
Req ID WCJR-033027
Postal Code L4L 0B9
Not the right fit? Search for Category Manager jobs in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
About White Cap Canada
Official White Cap Canada Account. Previously operating as Brafasco, Brock White Canada, and National Concrete Accessories, we now operate coast-to-coast in Canada as White Cap!
White Cap is a leading construction, industrial, and safety product distributor for professional contractors and businesses. Follow us and stay up to date for expert advice and solutions for all your construction, industrial and safety needs! #whitecap #canada #buildingtrust