Lead retail category strategy at Loblaw Companies Limited, using financial acumen and merchandising expertise to guide business performance across formats.As Category Director, you will meet category financial targets through strategy, tactics, assortment, pricing, promotions, and space allocation. You will partner with Format Category Teams and stakeholders across Marketing, Finance, Brands, Operations, Promotions & Allocations, and Vendors. The position includes coaching and developing direct reports while advancing category programs and control label objectives.Key Responsibilities:

Build category programs with Format Category TeamsMeet sales, market share, shrink, and EBIT targetsDevelop assortment, buying, pricing, and promotion plansCommunicate merchandising direction across retail formatsCoach, mentor, and develop direct reportsRequirements:

Five to seven years in marketing, merchandising, or pricingStrong financial acumen and P&L; management experienceExcellent communication across the enterpriseStrong data management and analytical skillsPost-secondary education or equivalent experienceApply category leadership, financial insight, and merchandising direction to grow performance across Loblaw’s retail formats.

📌 Retail Category Director Merchandising Strategy (Winnipeg)
🏢 Loblaw
📍 Winnipeg