The Category Business Manager is the key leader in the Merchandising Strategic Business Unit (SBU), responsible for the selection, purchase, and allocation of product to achieve category sales, margin and inventory turnover targets.
Broadband Salary Range: $41.00 – $67.00 CAD. Our typical hiring range is between $41.00 - $54.00 CAD Hourly.
- Develop and implement business plans for merchandise categories including analysis of sales, industry trends, building product sales projections, validation of margin targets, inventory levels, and stock turn levels
- Collaborate with Financial Planners to ensure financial plans align with category strategy
- Develop and implement assortment plans including store and market analysis, product line reviews with vendors, selection of programs for various banners, establishment of initial store inventory levels, strategic price setting
- Oversee purchase order status including preparation, recording, and tracking of purchase orders as well as the resolution of shipping issues
- Own and manage the category Open-to-Buy and inventory productivity, including analysis of product and store sales, inventory sell through, and receipts
- Nice to have: sportswear knowledge
- Nice to have: lifestyle team sports
- Nice to have: outdoor industries
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