Category Manager - Ink and Toner at Staples Canada

Job Description

Some of what you will do:

The Category Manager is responsible for building successful go-to-market strategies, driving innovation, and managing sales, margin, and turnover for their categories within the designated channels assigned- B2B and/or stores and online. The Category Manager is responsible for the full scope of managing the product category portfolio. This includes supplier selection, product selection, and strategic negotiation. They are responsible for leading various projects and initiatives for their categories, providing guidance and inspiration to their Category Specialists and Centres of Excellence partners. They are responsible for ensuring that the department and overall company vision and brand identity are upheld through a differentiated and curated product assortment, with our customers' needs at the heart of their categories strategic focus.

Specifically, You Will

• Manage financial plans for our Brick & Mortar, E-commerce, and/or Business-to-Business banners.
• Ensure your portfolio’s go-to-market strategy is relevant and timely based on its respective channel.
• Manage an extended aisle and dropship program through our e-commerce channel.
• Build an assortment and execute promotional plans that are relevant to the respective channel.
• Develop and execute, in coordination with Procurement and Product Development teams, a strategic owned brand strategy to differentiate our product offering.
• Responsible for maximizing the sales and profit of the categories while remaining competitive with pricing.
• Work with supply chain strategy & optimization teams to determine which products are slow movers, which are rapid moving, which are generating more ROI, etc.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to develop effective displays and planograms and support strong consideration to customer shopping experience.
• Plan omni-channel promotional vehicles including digital, media campaigns, and promotional pages as examples.
  
  

Some Of What You Need

• Post secondary degree/diploma with a focus on retail management, merchandising and purchasing or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of category management experience preferably with a national retail chain or five years in the Staples Buyer Development Program
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Developing and implementing category strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Effective negotiation with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Clear and effective communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Managing multiple projects and timelines efficiently.
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Identifying issues and developing effective solutions promptly.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
  
  

Some Of What You Will Get

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...
  
  

About Us

Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

About The Team

About the Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.