Job Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Category Development on a temporary basis (12 months, with a possible 6-month extension) on our Food team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based out of Saskatoon, SK.


In this role, you will lead the Food department's strategy to boost sales and profitability by overseeing category programs, pricing, promotions, and merchandising. While mentoring Category Managers, you will ensure alignment with category initiatives across Local Co-operative food locations. If you are someone with experience in collaborating with vendors and internal teams, driving effective Category Management practices, and ensuring seamless execution of pricing, store brands, and on shelf merchandising strategies, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today!

What you'll do:

Lead and oversee the department's Category Management team, providing training and guidance to support category development and ensure effective execution of strategies to maximize sales, profitability, shelf space and customer experience. Drive category performance by analyzing market trends and consumer needs, and collaborating with internal teams to develop innovative products, marketing, and promotional strategies. Collaborate with suppliers to optimize Category Management processes, while assisting in vendor negotiations regarding supplier pricing, marketing, promotional support and cost of goods Develop Category objectives and financial budgets, work with Category Management teams to ensure the financial plans are executed, monitored throughout the year, and achieved. Monitor team performance, foster continuous improvement, and lead employee development efforts, including talent identification, acquisition, and training to build a high-performing department.

Who you'll work with

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The Team:

Reporting into the Director, Category Management, you will lead a diverse team of Category Managers & Specialists. You will work closely with Zone Operation Managers & Advisors (OAs), the Senior Manager of Pricing & Promotions, the Senior Manager of Product Development and the Supervisor of Shelf Management to ensure pricing, store brand execution, and shelf planograms align with the category management strategy. This team strives to cultivate a culture that is high-performing, results-oriented, and business savvy.

The Customers:

You will demonstrate customer focus while communicating with Operations and local Co-ops to support their customers.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Category Management and:


Have 8+ years of relevant progressively responsible experience in marketing, operations, or Category Management in the retail food industry, including 3+ years management experience. Have a bachelor's degree in commerce, business, or marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered). Have experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What we offer:

Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. 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. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit

www.fcl.crs

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


If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by March 27, 2025.


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


As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

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.