Director of Category Management - Hospitality and QSRMacDonald Search Group is supporting a leading Western Canadian grocery retailer for a Category Manager role. This role plays a key part in shaping one of the store’s most important departments, driving profitable growth, innovation, and in‑store execution across multiple retail banners. It is ideal for someone who understands both commercial category strategy and operational realities within QSR / Hospitality environments.ResponsibilitiesOwn category performance across sales, margin, assortment, and promotional strategy for products, including packaged, service counters, prepared foods, and grab‑and‑go programs.Develop assortment plans including new listings, SKU rationalization, replenishment strategy, and category resets.Build and maintain planograms and merchandising layouts that drive sales and improve in‑store execution at counter.Manage pricing architecture, promotional planning, marketing (digital, in‑store, and traditional), and feature strategies to drive traffic while protecting margin.Monitor inventory, product movement, and shrink performance, adjusting strategies to optimize profitability.Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiating pricing, funding, delivery, and promotional agreements.Source innovative products and trends aligned with evolving consumer demand for fresh solutions.Collaborate closely with operations, QA, food safety,



and cross‑functional teams to ensure programs are executable at each door.Manage price files, rebate programs, and vendor funding processes while ensuring data accuracy across systems.QualificationsMinimum 5 years’ experience in food service, hospitality, grocery retail, category management, or foodservice operations leadership.Strong understanding of fresh department operations and fresh food.Experience managing budgets, P&L; targets, and margin performance.Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers and negotiate commercial agreements.Solid analytical capability with experience reviewing movement, inventory, and performance data.Leadership capability with experience supporting or coaching teams.Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.Solid knowledge of food safety and quality standards in fresh food environments.Comfort working with category management systems and data tools.Ability to travel within market as required.BenefitsOpportunity to lead and influence a high‑performing team.Exposure to strategic category strategy and supplier partnerships with opportunity to put your fingerprints on the organization.Competitive compensation in the range of $85,000 – $110,000 annually plus a very strong comprehensive benefits program.All applications are considered.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Category Manager - C$85,000 - C$110,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 MacDonald Search Group
📍 Winnipeg