Assistant Category Manager

Sobeys Inc.; Stellarton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. in Stellarton, NS is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to manage promotional planning data and coordinate with the Category Manager and national partners. This hybrid role requires a three-day in-office presence weekly.

You will leverage SAP and Microsoft Office to review large data sets, support ad creation, pricing, and planogram updates while providing analytical support across categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree combined with a minimum of 2 years' experience in category management or related field.
• Experience in data analysis and ability to interpret large data sets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP or similar systems.
• Grocery or e-commerce experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of promotional planning data including SKUs and vendor listings.
• Respond promptly to vendor-initiated changes within the cost and deal system.
• Coordinate with Marketing to assist in ad creation and proofing.
• Address and resolve retail pricing issues.
• Validate and report discrepancies in listing forms and delisting reports.
• Provide technical support and communication to vendors.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external partners, addressing various issues.
• Support seasonal programs and planogram updates.
• Offer ad hoc analytical support across categories as requested by Category Manager.
• Assist in preparation of tools and communication for retailers and act as fill-in for Category Manager when necessary.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager who will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the accuracy of our promotional planning system data, ensuring seamless coordination with the Category Manager as well as our national partners, and providing essential support across various categories. You must be able to leverage technology (i.e., SAP, Microsoft Office) to review and analyze large volumes of data, and effectively communicate with all levels of the business as well as negotiate and influence others.

This is a hybrid role and there is an in-office requirement of 3 days a week.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Assistant Category Manager. This role can be based out of our offices located in Stellarton; NS, Calgary; AB, Mississauga; ON.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accuracy of promotional planning system data, including SKUs and vendor listings, per Category Manager directives.
• Respond promptly to vendor-initiated changes within the cost and deal system.
• Coordinate with Marketing to assist in ad creation and proofing.
• Address and resolve retail pricing issues.
• Validate and report discrepancies in listing forms and delisting reports.
• Provide technical support and communication to vendors.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external partners, addressing various issues.
• Support various responsibilities such as seasonal programs and planogram updates.
• Offer ad hoc analytical support across categories as requested by Category Manager or Category Portfolio Manager.
• Assist in preparation of tools and communication for retailers as needed, and act as fill-in for Category Manager when necessary.

What you have to offer

• Bachelor's degree combined with a minimum of 2 years' experience in category management or related field.
• Experience in data analysis, with a strong ability to interpret and leverage large volumes of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP or similar systems.
• Grocery or e-commerce experience is preferred.