Aligned with the company’s Strategic Plan, Vision, Mission and Values, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service (both external and internal), the Associate Category Manager plays a key role in supporting and coordinating efforts for the Category Manager and the Director of Category Management to assist all company branches and alliances. Opportunity to be home every night!

Comprehensive Flexible

Advantages effective from day one Profit Sharing Program, Pension and RRSP plans Paid Personal Days and your Birthday! Support category life cycle management, operational efficiencies, product discontinuations, deletions, dead stock and conversions. Communicate long term out of stock gaps to Sales.

Provide coverage for assigned Category Managers. Data integrity within assigned categories. Data analysis to support strategy decisions, including Direct Link Insights to highlight gaps and gains in the market.

Draw data insights from Category Management reporting including sales margin, case returns per case, and vendor performance indicators.



Manage price changes. Work with Coordinator to ensure all marketing activity commitments are met.

Ensure all food safety documents are up to date. Provide project support to implement Category Management best practices across the organization. Ensures all Food Safety policies, procedures and HACCP guidelines are followed Completion of post secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred. ~Advanced level computer skills including Microsoft Excel and comfortable with various software applications. ~ Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in data analysis. ~ Highly organized with strong time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities. ~ Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of English language. ~ Ability to pivot in response to market changes and shifting business priorities. #

📌 Associate Category Manager, Procurement (Waterloo)
🏢 Flanagan Foodservice
📍 Waterloo