Job Description

Description :

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Manager - Livestock and Farm Hardware, on a permanent full-time basis. This position can be located out of Saskatoon, SK, Edmonton, AB, Calgary, AB, Regina, SK or Winnipeg, MB, and for the right candidate remote work options could be considered.

Who we are:

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit .

What you'll do:

Under the direction of the HABS Category Development Manager and the support of the Feed Purchasing Manager and Ag Equipment Managers, you will be responsible for development of programs, product assortments, training, budgeting, and marketing strategies within their respective categories.

• You will develop the strategy (short to mid-term) and execution plan to ensure products and programs are marketed to consumers based on the needs of a changing consumer and marketplace. The portfolio will include but is not limited to animal supplies, livestock equipment, bagged feed, farm hardware, engines, farm equipment accessories, and manufactured feed programs.
• You will understand, analyze, and use CRS and industry data to compare pricing, product, and programs to ensure we are competitive in the industry. You will then use this data to create and execute strategies to grow the sections and align with department (Feed, Crop Supplies, and HABS) objectives and KPI's.
• You will manage the categories to achieve targeted objectives of sales, margins, inventories, turns, and service levels.
• You will negotiate and source new or existing products and programs either independently or through system buying groups to meet the needs of our customer. Identify emerging trends, opportunities and challenges that will affect business going forward.
• You will develop, maintain, and control internal pricing structures at item level, to meet targeted objectives.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:

• You have a degree in Agriculture and/or Business.
• You have a minimum of 6-9 years related experience in the Feed and/or Livestock business (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• You're honest and trustworthy, are results oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience for all to allow you to be at your best. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 23, 2022.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Please note you may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with FCL policies. FCLLP

Interested in this role, but don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At FCL we are committed to creating a workforce that is as diverse as our communities, so if this sounds like something you would be interested in, we encourage you to apply!