As a Category Manager, you will use teamwork and collaboration to manage multiple product categories end to end, partnering cross-functionally to develop and execute category strategies that drive financial performance, market share, and inventory health across corporate stores and wholesale customers. Deliver financial plans by maximizing revenue, margin, and inventory productivity. Develop, implement, and continuously refine assortment, sales, and buying strategies aligned with customer needs and business objectives.

Leverage existing reporting tools while helping evolve new metrics to support smarter decision-making. Analyze market, customer, and competitive data to identify growth opportunities and risks. Provide clear merchandising direction for assigned categories, ensuring alignment across teams.

Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to execute strategies effectively. Develop and maintain strong, cooperative vendor relationships that drive innovation, profitability,



and long-term value. to support the development of differentiated and proprietary product offerings for the Canadian market. Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement — for yourself and those around you.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (required). Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in merchandising, category management, or a related retail/wholesale role (required). Automotive industry experience, product knowledge, or training (preferred).

Strong analytical skills with experience managing or influencing P&L; performance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications; ability to work with reporting and inventory systems. Customer service-oriented mindset with a focus on building strong relationships. #

📌 - Assistant Category Manager E-Store Soin H/F (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vast-Auto Distribution
📍 Winnipeg