Assistant Category Manager - Gloucester, Canada - CFMWS

CFMWS

Verified Company

Gloucester, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services.

We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Senior Manager Category, the Assistant Category Manager provides support with planning, organizing, managing and evaluating the purchasing, retail pricing, and promotion of assigned categories and departments.

She/he provides assistance with the implementation of assortment, allocation, space and replenishment strategies for assigned categories and departments. The Assistant Category Manager assists in the management of vendor relationships and negotiations.

She/he assists with the procurement of products and the handling of item creation and purchasing, including but not limited to payment terms, shipping and delivery, rebates, advertising, cost and retail pricing.

She/he implements category strategies based on customer needs, industry trends, competition and financial goals, including sales and gross profit.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses**College diploma in business administration, commerce, economics, buying and merchandising, or related field, AND several years of experience in retail including supervision and/or management

Experience
In managing projects

In preparing reports

In planning and conducting presentations

In the delivery of marketing and promotional programs for retail products and/or services

In dealing with suppliers

In developing marketing and promotional strategies

In using inventory information software

In inventory management and purchasing

In purchase order creation and follow up

In data manipulation

In creating, updating and maintaining products information in POS systems

In accounts payable

Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English or French Essential, Bilingual an asset

Reading:
Functional Level

Writing:
Functional Level

Oral:
Functional Level

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits:
Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance:
A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning:
A Group Savings Plans.

Perks:
Discounts through CFAppreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

This position has an assigned location and may allow flexible work options such as remote or hybrid work but the employee must be able to report to the assigned work location at their own cost if required.

Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

The selection process will be done virtually.

START DATE
As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

Job Reference:
CFMWS05272