The Category Manager, Sundries will own the sundries business for Canada end to end: assortment strategy, vendor relationships and negotiation, pricing and promotional strategy, and stocking model efficiency. This role provides full category leadership for sundries, working closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to build a disciplined, well-negotiated, and well-merchandised category that supports the broader paint business. Own direct vendor negotiation for Canadian and shared North American vendors, sourcing competitive bids and holding vendors accountable to clear category, format, and customer-need parameters direct-to-store, inventory levels by category) to improve GMROI and operational efficiency.

Coordinate on national-brand vendor negotiations where shared North American buying power is relevant, while retaining full decision authority over Canadian assortment and go-to-market strategy. Direct promotional strategy for sundries, including competitive shop analysis, and determine where the business should run EDLP pricing versus deeper promotional mechanics, by store format and customer segment (DIY walk-in, residential repaint, Pro). Collaborate with the paint marketing team to align sundries promotional content with broader marketing and promotional efforts, including flyers, POP, and in-store communication.

Reporting & Performance Establish and maintain category-level reporting on assortment performance, vendor scorecards, margin, and promotional effectiveness. Provide regular updates to the Director, Product Management, and collaborate with Sales leadership on category performance and field execution. 5+ years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising, ideally in a retail,



building materials, or specialty hardgoods environment. ~ comfortable working with assortment, margin, and inventory data to make and defend recommendations. ~ Experience with planogram development and in-store merchandising standards is an asset. ~ Ability to work cross-functionally and build alignment across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Marketing, without needing a large team to do so. ~ Bilingual (English/French) an asset given the Canadian market. Comprehensive health and dental benefits available from your first day ~$550 annual Health Spending Account for eligible health and dental expenses ~Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) providing confidential, 24/7 support for employees and their families ~ Paid vacation, and wellness days for eligible employees ~ Flexible Hybrid model For over a century, Canadian Industries Limited (CIL) has been a trusted leader in paints and coatings, serving homeowners and professionals across Canada.

With local manufacturing in Ontario, offices in Vaughan and Boucherville, and a coast-to-coast distribution network, CIL combines national scale with strong local expertise. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Dulux®, SICO®, Glidden®, Olympic®, and Mulco®, trusted across both retail and professional channels. As we accelerate our next phase of growth and transformation, this is a unique opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company and help shape the future of Canada’s Paint Company.

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