Lead retail merchandising performance for Pet Valu’s Hardlines categories in Markham, Ontario, with financial accountability and hybrid flexibility. Build assortments customers value.
This full time Category Manager, Hardlines role oversees private label, national brands, and Seasonal programs across Pet Valu’s retail business. You will manage category P&L; performance, inventory productivity, promotional effectiveness, and market share opportunities. Success requires strong analytics, customer insight, planning, and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities: Manage category P&L;, gross margin, inventory turns, and vendor funding
Build differentiated national brand, exclusive, and private label assortments
Develop pricing, promotional, and seasonal business plans
Identify opportunities through customer, market, sales, and inventory analysis




Drive omnichannel alignment across retail and digital channels
Requirements: Seven or more years of progressive retail merchandising or buying experience
Proven success improving sales, margins, inventory productivity, and market share
Experience leading category reviews and seasonal planning
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills
Experience partnering with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Ecommerce
Apply your retail planning expertise, financial judgment, and customer insights to strengthen Pet Valu’s Hardlines merchandising performance.

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📌 Retail Merchandising Category Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Pet Valu
📍 Ontario