Category Director, In Store Bread & Sweet Goods – Loblaw – Brampton, ON

Company: Loblaw

Location: Brampton, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:58:21 GMT

Job description: merchandising, operations, control brands, supply chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media, and other divisions. Build positive… decisions, flyer and digital content decisions) and vendor relationship management. Collaborate with private label Product…

Category Manager – Marketing – IBM – Toronto, ON

Company: IBM

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:41:05 GMT

Job description: Introduction
In this procurement consulting role, the Category Manager will lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of category/sourcing strategies for IBM’s Procurement BPO clients. Above and beyond strategic sourcing activities, the Category Manager should understand external variables, learn the internal landscape of our client (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develop relationships to successfully deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs.Your Role and Responsibilities

  • Understand business requirements (priorities, challenges, and key value drivers) and address the requirements as appropriate via commercial procurement activities.
  • Develops and secures cross-functional alignment for annual category strategies and/or sourcing strategies for the assigned areas of responsibility. Implements category strategies utilizing various commercial levers that deliver improved value such as lower cost, reduced risk, increased flexibility, and improved business outcomes for IBM’s clients.
  • Builds deep relationships with cross-functional client stakeholders by providing compelling category insights & strategies, aligning and delivering results against commercial plans, and providing consistent professional communication & issue resolution.
  • Plays an active role in supplier / agency relationship management (SRM) through leading or participating in key meetings, documenting mutual feedback and action items, ensuring right stakeholder engagement and through senior interactions with agencies where needed.
  • Identifies cost savings opportunities across the client’s Marketing spend.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor and SME in the areas of sourcing and negotiating contracts for Marketing and other Indirect categories.
  • Achieves cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers.
  • Leads supplier selection process across multiple simultaneous projects within the category.
  • Leads negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process.
  • Collects and analyzes internal/external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets and identify new sourcing opportunities or category insights.
  • Innovates within the procurement space; looking at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools/processes to add value.
  • Provides support throughout the sourcing and contracting process when necessary, ensuring seamless handoff to our clients when appropriate.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • A minimum of 7 years of strategic sourcing and category management experience
  • 4+ years sourcing Marketing categories in areas such as: Creative & Advertising, Production, Digital, Media, Branding, Promotional Items, Market Research, and Events
  • Strong communication skills with proven ability to analyze data & present findings in a clear and cohesive manner
  • Candidates must be detail oriented self-starters, with a demonstrated record of taking end-to-end ownership, solving problems, and learning from failures. Must be comfortable working independently in ambiguous situations, and managing external vendor relationships
  • Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements

The required location for this position is Toronto, ONPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Previous experience in a client facing / consultative role
  • Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or other applicable field

The procurement consulting role of Category Manager involves developing and executing category/sourcing strategies for IBM’s Procurement BPO clients to improve cost, reduce risk, and increase efficiency. Responsibilities include understanding client requirements, building relationships, identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating contracts, and tracking performance metrics. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of strategic sourcing experience, with at least 4 years in Marketing categories, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in client-facing roles. The position is based in Toronto, ON.

Category Development Manager, Retail – McCain Foods – Toronto, ON

Company: McCain Foods

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:04:09 GMT

Job description: Sales and Marketing team on the internal side. This position will bring skills and expertise in data analytics, report… with Marketing and Sales teams on internal projects where customer or category insights and analytics support…

Category Director, Multicultural, Fresh & Kosher – Loblaw – Brampton, ON

Company: Loblaw

Location: Brampton, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:40:03 GMT

Job description: , marketing, media, and other divisions. Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners. Use data… and forecasting, financial modelling with P&L impact analysis, pricing decisions, flyer, and digital content decisions) and vendor…

Category Manager – Horizon Recruitment – Vancouver, BC

Company: Horizon Recruitment

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job description: Expiry date: 2027-10-17 Horizon Recruitment Inc. is conducting the search for an experienced Category Manager…: Develop and manage category strategies, considering value, diversity of bidders, project schedule, industry practice…
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking an experienced Category Manager to develop and manage category strategies, taking into account value, diversity of bidders, project schedule, and industry standards. The position has an expiry date of October 17, 2027.
Job Title: Customer Service Representative

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary: $15 – $17 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
We are seeking a Customer Service Representative to join our team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling customer inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Customer Service Representative will also be responsible for processing orders, updating customer records, and providing support to the sales team. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and a positive attitude. Previous customer service experience is preferred. If you are a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
– Handle incoming customer inquiries via phone, email, and in-person
– Resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely and professional manner
– Process customer orders and update customer records accurately
– Provide support to the sales team as needed
– Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
– Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Previous customer service experience preferred
– Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
– Strong problem-solving skills
– Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
– Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.

Expected salary: $50 – 60 per hour

Job date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:42:26 GMT

Associate Category Manager, Kids Reading – 12 Month Contract – Indigo – Toronto, ON

Company: Indigo

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:46:49 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionDedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.WHO WE ARE

  • We love books and all things beautiful
  • We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store
  • Books are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the Beginning…

We play by the following rules:

  • We exist to add joy to our customers’ lives each and every time they interact with us and our products
  • Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers
  • We treat each other the way we’d treat a valued friend
  • We inspire each other to do our best work
  • We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day
  • We give back to the communities in which we operate

Job DescriptionMISSIONThe Associate Category Manager, Reading is responsible for inspiring our customers to read more, supporting them on their reading journey, and building a reading culture. They will strive to ensure that Indigo is the primary conduit for reading inspiration and book purchases in Canada. The Associate Category Manager will execute on Reading strategy, and is responsible for driving growth and profitability within their programs and select categories.KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

  • Print Revenue, Net Margin, Sales units (vertical)
  • Productivity of the inventory investments (Returns, NMROI and Turns)
  • Customer Metrics (TBD)
  • Performance on category strategies
  • Category strategies market share
  • ROI on Capital Investment projects, where appropriate

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESFunctional

  • Support the Category Director and Manager with the execution of the overall Reading strategy and proof of concept
  • Oversee individual programs and select category, as well as executing to ensure financial goals are met while improving the end-to-end customer experience
  • Support with the day to day business needs of the total portfolio
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute Indigo’s vision and strategy
  • Proactively identify and anticipate customer expectations and needs, and surface customer trends to Print Experience Merchant and Print Reading Merchant
  • Identify key sales opportunities that will be relevant to our customers and deliver on the Category Strategy using every available resource (customer insights, culture, media, vendor catalogues, industry trends, etc.)
  • Actively source product that:
  • Inspires customers to purchase
  • Augments the customer experience
  • Advances the Print team’s strategy to represent more diverse and under-represented voices
  • Execute collaboratively with Category Manager, Experience & Curation, to ensure alignment between reading and experience strategies,
  • Partner with the planning team to maximize inventory efficiencies and increase profitability
  • Partner with the Inventory Team to develop store allocations and optimization plans that support the Category Strategy
  • Advance existing customer-based assortments by working with the assortment team
  • Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all design and decision-making processes
  • Seek out and maintain positive vendor relationships focusing on finding new and brand appropriate merchandise
  • Negotiate with vendors to maximize sales and profits, and gain best possible terms of engagement
  • Partner with the Print Experience Team to develop visual merchandising standards that evolve customer experience
  • Challenge the status quo and consistently identify areas for improvement, diagnose issues and work to resolve them

People

  • Grow understanding of customer Interests across the organization and deepen the businesses understanding of book customers
  • Foster trust and understanding within the organization
  • Give authentic feedback on performance and potential
  • Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easily
  • Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself
  • Help others see the impact of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input
  • Encourage others to share freely their point of view and be open to feedback

Cultural

  • Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
  • Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
  • Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
  • Embrace, champion, and influence change throughout Print and the organization

SCOPEReports to: Sr. CM, KIDSManager once Removed (MOR): VP, KIDSKEY RELATIONSHIPSInternal:

  • Print Curation & Experience Managers
  • Planning & Inventory Management
  • Kids & Toy
  • Digital
  • Field Teams
  • Marketing & Content
  • Retail Operations

External:

  • Vendors
  • Authors

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSWork Experience / Education / Certifications

  • University degree, in business or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in buying and category management of specialty, book retail or publishing industry
  • Proven and demonstrated leadership experience
  • Customer-centric approach
  • Communicates a compelling and inspiring vision and sense of core purpose
  • Ability to learn and adapt in a constantly changing environment
  • Comfortable handling risk and uncertainty
  • Creative approach to problem solving and innovation
  • Ability to understand problems and recommend solutions
  • Results driven
  • Ability to lead and develop team members
  • Ability to establish professional and productive relationships based on trust and integrity
  • Strong desire to learn and grow within the organization, with an understanding that development is an employee’s own responsibility

Additional InformationAt Indigo, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; together we can make a positive impact. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We are driven to be an equitable employer, which highly values your diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Indigo. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need. Please contact Human Resources at Support-HR@indigo.ca if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.#LI-HybridWELCOME HOME

Indigo is a Canadian cultural department store that is passionate about books and creating joyful experiences for customers. They are looking for an Associate Category Manager, Reading to inspire customers to read more, support their reading journey, and build a reading culture. The role involves executing the Reading strategy, driving growth and profitability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a business degree, 3-5 years of buying and category management experience, and a customer-centric approach. Indigo is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Nestlé – Sales Intern – Category Shopper Development – North York, ON

Company: Nestlé

Location: North York, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:05:35 GMT

Job description: Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Canada
Job title: Sales Intern – Category Shopper Development (CSD)
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8HybridA little bit about us
While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.Position Summary
We are looking for a Sales Intern working with the Category Shopper Development (CSD) corporate team from May to August 2025, based at our head office in North York. This position will be working on various projects and working with our internal category management teams to plan and report on category performance and shopper insights.A day in the life of a Sales Intern
As a Sales intern, you will be working on a broad range of Sales and Category Management projects for various product categories and brands. You’ll be provided many opportunities to work on special projects such as shopper insights, category analysis, and developing / optimizing category management processes and reporting tools. This role will provide an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience across multiple projects within the category shopper development team – and learn how a tier one CPG organization manages a broad range of categories and brands across Canada.You will also:

  • Assist with analytics, reporting, and various special projects for a CSD team.
  • Opportunities to make meaningful contributions to our categories and brands through purposeful projects, initiatives, and reporting.
  • Work with cross functional teams on various projects, with exposure to Customer Account teams.
  • Gain a solid understanding of the total category management function from planning to operational implementation.

What will make you successful?
As the successful candidate, you will be a self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills coupled with experience working cross-functionally with sales and marketing. You will have proven problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to gain insights and develop recommendations. You will need to be results focused, detail oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment managing several complex priorities with strict deadlines.You will also:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (Preference for BA or Business Administration)
  • Previous experience in Data Analysis is an asset with demonstrated ability to pull insights.
  • Involvement in extracurricular activities, which demonstrate initiative and leadership.
  • Self-motivated, results focused, agile, innovative, and intellectually curious.
  • Fast learner, and must be comfortable working within a dynamic, challenging environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft OS (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Experience with PowerBI in an asset.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting career you’ve always wanted.Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
  • Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
  • Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
  • Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
  • Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What you need to know
Applications close on October 16, 2024. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.#LI-HybridPosition Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Canada
Job title: Sales Intern – Category Shopper Development (CSD)
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8HybridA little bit about us
While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.Position Summary
We are looking for a Sales Intern working with the Category Shopper Development (CSD) corporate team from May to August 2025, based at our head office in North York. This position will be working on various projects and working with our internal category management teams to plan and report on category performance and shopper insights.A day in the life of a Sales Intern
As a Sales intern, you will be working on a broad range of Sales and Category Management projects for various product categories and brands. You’ll be provided many opportunities to work on special projects such as shopper insights, category analysis, and developing / optimizing category management processes and reporting tools. This role will provide an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience across multiple projects within the category shopper development team – and learn how a tier one CPG organization manages a broad range of categories and brands across Canada.You will also:

  • Assist with analytics, reporting, and various special projects for a CSD team.
  • Opportunities to make meaningful contributions to our categories and brands through purposeful projects, initiatives, and reporting.
  • Work with cross functional teams on various projects, with exposure to Customer Account teams.
  • Gain a solid understanding of the total category management function from planning to operational implementation.

What will make you successful?
As the successful candidate, you will be a self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills coupled with experience working cross-functionally with sales and marketing. You will have proven problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to gain insights and develop recommendations. You will need to be results focused, detail oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment managing several complex priorities with strict deadlines.You will also:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (Preference for BA or Business Administration)
  • Previous experience in Data Analysis is an asset with demonstrated ability to pull insights.
  • Involvement in extracurricular activities, which demonstrate initiative and leadership.
  • Self-motivated, results focused, agile, innovative, and intellectually curious.
  • Fast learner, and must be comfortable working within a dynamic, challenging environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft OS (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Experience with PowerBI in an asset.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting career you’ve always wanted.Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
  • Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
  • Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
  • Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
  • Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What you need to know
Applications close on October 16, 2024. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.#LI-HybridNorth York, CANorth York, CA

Assistant Manager Category Merchandising – Training – Adidas – Toronto, ON

Company: Adidas

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:19:56 GMT

Job description: external retail partners Brand Operations Brand Communications Sports Marketing Finance Demand Planning and relevant SCM… Category Merchandising – Training Brand: adidas Location: Toronto TEAM: Marketing & Communications State: ON Country…