About the role
Category Manager
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Location: Richmond Hill, ON, CA, L4B 4W6
Global Industrial
Corporate Overview
For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.
We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.
Key Responsibilities
• Accountable for Online P&L and buying responsibility for assigned product categories.
• Develops innovative strategies and 3-year roadmaps that improve online product category performance.
• Translates strategy into actionable tactics and drives execution.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer needs to identify products and services that exceed customer expectations.
• Assist in developing Associate Merchant skills in negotiation and buying, and provides support to Merchandising Specialists.
• Maintains strong, effective relationships with local vendor team and senior leadership.
• Partners for specific category tactics and execution.
• Execute on online merchandising strategy for assigned product groups that meets or exceeds financial goals, including sales and gross margin dollars for assigned segment of business and multiple product groups.
• Leads both direct and indirect reports and is responsible for making hiring decisions, performance management, coaching, and terminations. Responsible for providing feedback and accountability to support functions and with vendors.
• Maintain strong, effective relationships with vendors to drive innovation and product development.
Competencies and skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3+ years’ experience in merchandising OR 5+ years Product Management / Merchant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with P&L responsibility
Demonstrated experience in retail buying at large or big-box retailer
EEO/AA Statement
Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About Global Industrial Canada
The Source for Industrial Equipment and Supplies – Powering Canadian Businesses Coast to Coast.
With 230,000+ sq. ft. of warehouse space in Toronto and Calgary, Global Industrial Canada is proud to be the backbone of Canadian businesses, supplying over 1 million industrial-strength products— from HVAC and material handling to storage & shelving and janitorial solutions. Our extensive selection, including Global Industrial Exclusive Brands, keeps industries like warehousing, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, education, hospitality, and retail moving.
Global Industrial is a leading industrial supplier in the U.S. and Canada, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GIC). For over 75 years, we’ve helped businesses run smarter and work more efficiently with high-quality industrial solutions, expert support, and reliable shipping across the country.
La source d'équipements et de fournitures industriels – Alimentant les entreprises canadiennes d'un océan à l'autre.
Avec plus de 230 000 pieds carrés d'espace d'entrepôt à Toronto et Calgary, Global Industrial Canada est fier d'être l'épine dorsale des entreprises canadiennes, fournissant plus d'un million de produits de qualité industrielle - des systèmes CVC, de la manutention aux solutions de stockage, des étagères jusqu’à la conciergerie. Notre vaste sélection, y compris des marques industrielles mondiales exclusives, permet de maintenir en mouvement des secteurs tels que l'entreposage, la fabrication, la construction, la santé, l'éducation, l'hôtellerie et la vente au détail.
Global Industrial est un fournisseur industriel de premier plan aux États-Unis et au Canada, coté à la Bourse de New York (GIC). Depuis plus de 75 ans, nous aidons les entreprises à fonctionner plus intelligemment et à travailler plus efficacement grâce à des solutions industrielles de haute qualité, une assistance experte et une expédition fiable à travers le pays.
About the role
Category Manager
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Location: Richmond Hill, ON, CA, L4B 4W6
Global Industrial
Corporate Overview
For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.
We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.
Key Responsibilities
• Accountable for Online P&L and buying responsibility for assigned product categories.
• Develops innovative strategies and 3-year roadmaps that improve online product category performance.
• Translates strategy into actionable tactics and drives execution.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer needs to identify products and services that exceed customer expectations.
• Assist in developing Associate Merchant skills in negotiation and buying, and provides support to Merchandising Specialists.
• Maintains strong, effective relationships with local vendor team and senior leadership.
• Partners for specific category tactics and execution.
• Execute on online merchandising strategy for assigned product groups that meets or exceeds financial goals, including sales and gross margin dollars for assigned segment of business and multiple product groups.
• Leads both direct and indirect reports and is responsible for making hiring decisions, performance management, coaching, and terminations. Responsible for providing feedback and accountability to support functions and with vendors.
• Maintain strong, effective relationships with vendors to drive innovation and product development.
Competencies and skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3+ years’ experience in merchandising OR 5+ years Product Management / Merchant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with P&L responsibility
Demonstrated experience in retail buying at large or big-box retailer
EEO/AA Statement
Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About Global Industrial Canada
The Source for Industrial Equipment and Supplies – Powering Canadian Businesses Coast to Coast.
With 230,000+ sq. ft. of warehouse space in Toronto and Calgary, Global Industrial Canada is proud to be the backbone of Canadian businesses, supplying over 1 million industrial-strength products— from HVAC and material handling to storage & shelving and janitorial solutions. Our extensive selection, including Global Industrial Exclusive Brands, keeps industries like warehousing, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, education, hospitality, and retail moving.
Global Industrial is a leading industrial supplier in the U.S. and Canada, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GIC). For over 75 years, we’ve helped businesses run smarter and work more efficiently with high-quality industrial solutions, expert support, and reliable shipping across the country.
La source d'équipements et de fournitures industriels – Alimentant les entreprises canadiennes d'un océan à l'autre.
Avec plus de 230 000 pieds carrés d'espace d'entrepôt à Toronto et Calgary, Global Industrial Canada est fier d'être l'épine dorsale des entreprises canadiennes, fournissant plus d'un million de produits de qualité industrielle - des systèmes CVC, de la manutention aux solutions de stockage, des étagères jusqu’à la conciergerie. Notre vaste sélection, y compris des marques industrielles mondiales exclusives, permet de maintenir en mouvement des secteurs tels que l'entreposage, la fabrication, la construction, la santé, l'éducation, l'hôtellerie et la vente au détail.
Global Industrial est un fournisseur industriel de premier plan aux États-Unis et au Canada, coté à la Bourse de New York (GIC). Depuis plus de 75 ans, nous aidons les entreprises à fonctionner plus intelligemment et à travailler plus efficacement grâce à des solutions industrielles de haute qualité, une assistance experte et une expédition fiable à travers le pays.