Lead retail category strategy at Loblaw Companies Limited, using financial acumen and merchandising expertise to shape programs across Canadian retail formats.
The Category Director owns financial targets across assigned categories and partners with Format Category Teams. This leadership role guides assortment, space, pricing, promotions, vendor management, and merchandising direction. It also coaches direct reports while coordinating with Marketing, Finance, Brands, Operations, Promotions and Allocations, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities: Build category programs with Format Category Teams
Meet sales, market share, shrink, and EBIT targets
Develop assortment, buying, pricing, and promotion plans




Communicate merchandising direction across retail formats
Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports
Requirements: Five to seven years in marketing, merchandising, or pricing
Solid financial acumen and P&L; management experience
Excellent communication across the enterprise
Customer-focused decision-making and market understanding
Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
Apply category leadership, financial management, and merchandising expertise to advance Loblaw’s retail objectives across assigned categories.

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📌 Retail Category Director Merchandising (Ontario)
🏢 Loblaw
📍 Ontario