Job Description

What you\'ll do

Reporting to the AVP, the Category Business Manager is the key leader in the Merchandising Strategic Business Unit (SBU). Within established policies, procedures, and FGL business goals, the Category Business Manager is responsible for the selection, purchase, and allocation of product to achieve category sales, margin and inventory turnover targets. The Category Manager plays a leadership role in driving sales performance through the development and implementation of assortment, allocation and marketing strategies.

Develop and implement business plans for merchandise categories including: analysis of sales, industry and company trends; preparation of sales projections, establishment 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 the following: store and market analysis, product line reviews with vendors, selection of programs for various banners, establishment of initial store inventory levels, price negotiation, and confirmation of retail pricing

Analyze inventory to determine product performance for sales, gross margin, inventory turnover, new/aged inventory, and ROI at store level

Oversee assessment of store inventory levels to provide support in driving sales and profitability, through the effective management of back stock and in-store inventory

Create, manage and communicate advertising plans for both traditional and digital media

Proof, critique, and approve in-store creative and provide in-store marketing direction to the visual Merchandising department as needed

Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners

Negotiate policy agreements including: discounts, payment and freight terms, volume rebates, brand development, co-op advertising, flyer contributions and extra project funds

Create a detailed current state of business, target demographic, and brand mix summary along with a desired future state business and plan to bridge the current and future state

Through continual market analysis identify market trends and stay relevant in the consumer mind

What you bring

University degree, college diploma and/or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience

Knowledge of sporting goods industry and related market trends

Demonstrated proficiency in inventory practices with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts

Knowledge of JDA (PMM, Allocation) or other software related to fulfillment or procurement is an asset

Proficiency in standard office software, demonstrated excel capability, experience in reporting and analytics, knowledge of inventory management systems and ad hoc query tools

Ability to seek new and innovative ways of achieving key results

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead, interact and collaborate with all teams

Proficiency in standard office software, demonstrated excel capability, experience in reporting and analytics, knowledge of inventory management systems and ad hoc query tools

Must be able to travel internationally

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

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About Us

At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canadas destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, youll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

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