Category Business Planner Jobs

Leadership and project management experience within a public sector environment would be considered an asset

Develop, implement, and measure department performance management framework(s) for long-term evaluation and improvement

Review and adjust (as required) the Performance Management Framework and measures to ensure alignment with strategic/business plans

Considerable knowledge and experience developing, managing and/or working with performance measures, linkages to general budget, strategic and business plans

Experience and skill in the use of analytics, and data intelligence to support decision making processes

Ability to assertively build effective working relationships with all levels of management, and demonstrated comfort working with and advising senior leaders

Ensures proper Master Data settings and Event Management related SNP visibility (launches, re-launches, discontinuations).

Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market.

Post-secondary education in business or finance. Working towards an accounting designation is an asset.

Experience using or knowledge of SAP

Knowledge/experience in process improvement and automation (ie. RPA) is a distinct advantage

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).

5+ years in Category Management experience and/or progressive growth in a relevant cross functional role, preferable in the Automotive sector

Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management

Absolute commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; possess superior innovation management skills

Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop others

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives

7+ total years of experience in Marketing or Merchandising; at least 3 years in a Category Management leadership role

Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management

Proven commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; superior innovation management skills

Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives

University degree in a business-related field (i.e. Marketing, Finance)

Strong executive presence with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to influence and guide stakeholders

5-7 years in Category Management experience and/or progressive growth in a relevant cross functional role

Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends and inventory management

Absolute commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; possess superior innovation management skills

Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop others

Lead the in season management process with a focus on understanding the market, interpreting early sales results and pivoting as necessary

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Order management efficiencies (optimize order frequency, reduce purchase order amendments).

Advance / Just In Time (JIT) management and submissions for allocations

New item forecast management, reviews and follow-ups

Responsible for efficient management of on hand inventories, aged inventory, inventory gain/loss and items on hold

Post-secondary education in related field preferred, equivalent work experience will be considered.

Experience and knowledge of procurement software such as JDA or DPR (Demand Planning & Replenishment).

7+ total years of experience in Marketing or Merchandising; at least 3 years in a Category Management leadership role

Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management

Proven commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; superior innovation management skills

Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives

University degree in a business-related field (i.e. Marketing, Finance)

Strong executive presence with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to influence and guide stakeholders

5 years in Category Management experience and/or progressive growth in a relevant cross functional role

Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management

Absolute commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; possess superior innovation management skills

Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop others

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives

5 years in Category Management experience and/or progressive growth in a relevant cross functional role

Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management

Absolute commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; possess superior innovation management skills

Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop others

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives

7+ total years of experience in Marketing or Merchandising; at least 3 years in a Category Management leadership role

Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management

Proven commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; superior innovation management skills

Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives

University degree in a business-related field (i.e. Marketing, Finance)

Strong executive presence with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to influence and guide stakeholders

Demonstrated Management/ Team leadership experience.

Strong communication skills at senior management internally and externally.

Superior understanding of the category product, business management and sales challenges and strategies.

Financial planning and modelling skills, comfortable to manage high complexity business planning and reporting.

University or Bachelors degree in Marketing or Finance; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

Typically 12+ years of professional experience with a combination of Marketing, Sales, Business Planning experienced preferred.

Post-secondary university education, preferably in business or finance

5 + years’ experience in a retail organization and/ or 2 + years’ experience as a Planner with another retailer

Critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business

A collaborative team player style with superior influencing skills

If you have forecasting experience, this is considered ideal.

Achieving KPI goals through the analysis of current trends and historical data