Assistant Category Manager

Job summary

The Assistant Category Manager is responsible for maintaining promotional planning system data accuracy and coordinating with internal and external partners. They also provide analytical support, resolve pricing issues, and assist in the creation and proofing of marketing materials.

Job details

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success. We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager who will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the accuracy of our promotional planning system data, ensuring seamless coordination with the Category Manager as well as our national partners, and providing essential support across various categories. You must be able to leverage technology (i.e., SAP, Microsoft Office) to review and analyze large volumes of data, and effectively communicate with all levels of the business as well as negotiate and influence others. This is a hybrid role and there is an in-office requirement of 3 days a week. Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Assistant Category Manager. This role can be based out of our offices located in Stellarton; NS, Calgary; AB, Mississauga; ON Here’s where you’ll be focusing: Manage and maintain accuracy of promotional planning system data, including SKUs and vendor listings, per Category Manager directives. Respond promptly to vendor-initiated changes within the cost and deal system. Coordinate with Marketing to assist in ad creation and proofing. Address and resolve retail pricing issues. Validate and report discrepancies in listing forms and delisting reports. Provide technical support and communication to vendors. Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external partners, addressing various issues. Support various responsibilities such as seasonal programs and planogram updates. Offer ad hoc analytical support across categories as requested by Category Manager or Category Portfolio Manager. Assist in preparation of tools and communication for retailers as needed, and act as fill-in for Category Manager when necessary. What you have to offer: Bachelor's degree combined with a minimum of 2 years' experience in category management or related field. Experience in data analysis, with a strong ability to interpret and leverage large volumes of data. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP or similar systems. Grocery or e-commerce experience is preferred. #LI-VJ1 Who we are Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities. Learn more about our story and culture: Who We Are | Why Work With Us Total Rewards We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation. 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 the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided. Additional Information External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Category Manager is responsible for maintaining promotional planning system data accuracy and coordinating with internal and external partners. They also provide analytical support, resolve pricing issues, and assist in the creation and proofing of marketing materials.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least 2 years of experience in category management or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP, along with strong data analysis skills, is required.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retirement and savings programs
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• In-store discount
• Virtual healthcare
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Learning and development opportunities
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid vacation

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Category management
• Data analysis
• Promotional planning
• SAP
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Vendor management
• Retail pricing
• Marketing coordination
• Planogram updates
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Influencing
• Analytical support
• Grocery industry knowledge
• E-commerce
• Influencing Skills
• Proofreading
• Virtual Health
• Data Analysis
• Category Management
• Equities
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Planogram
• Enterprise Planning Systems
• Portfolio Management
• SAP Applications
• Stock Keeping Unit
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Marketing
• Administrative
• Assistant Category Manager
• Procurement / Sourcing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers

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