Associate, Category Management - DashMart

DoorDash; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and logistics company in Toronto is seeking an Associate to develop strategic assortments for their new grocery business. You will collaborate with supply chain and analytics to optimize category performance. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in relevant fields and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive compensation and great benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Healthcare

RRSP with employer match

Mental health programs

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in tech, operations, strategy, consulting, banking, or related fields.
• Ability to set strategy and own P&L, operate at detailed levels, and identify broader trends.
• Comfortable with data analysis in SQL or Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own assortment strategy across RRC Canada.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet targets.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data for strategy.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability to ambiguity

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

About the Team

DashMart is a new team at DoorDash focused on building a new type of grocery store, offering a range of core grocery, household essentials, local favorites, and more to our customers' doorsteps.

About the Role

We're looking for Associate level candidates who are hands-on builders and strategic thinkers to help build DoorDash's next billion-dollar business, DashMart, DoorDash's first-party grocery & convenience store. You will be an important data-driven contributor as the DashMart business scales. As a category management team member, you will develop strategic assortments within Retail Categories and collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet category targets. Additionally, you will analyze assortment and inventory data to improve processes, analytics, and reporting. These roles report to a Manager or Senior Manager within our International New Business Verticals organization.

Responsibilities

• Own our assortment - responsible for building and executing assortment strategy across RRC Canada
• Collaborate with supply chain, buying, business development, analytics, and finance teams to meet targets and develop category-management systems
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to guide assortment strategy
• Influence product, tooling, and strategic roadmap as an early member of our assortment team
• Work with local operations, vendor management, and supply chain teams to identify assortment opportunities at the store, category, and supplier levels

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in tech, operations, strategy, consulting, banking, or related fields
• Ownership mindset: ability to set strategy and own P&L, operate at detailed levels, and identify broader trends
• Excellent communication skills tailored to the audience
• Analytical skills: comfortable with data analysis in SQL or Excel
• Problem-solving skills: ability to synthesize complex problems into actionable plans
• Adaptability to ambiguity and fast-paced environments

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Compensation

Salary ranges from $66,500 to $95,000 CAD, based on experience, skills, and location. We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, parental leave, wellness benefits, healthcare, RRSP with employer match, and mental health programs.

About DoorDash

Our mission is to empower local economies. We are a technology and logistics company evolving from food delivery to delivering any goods. We support our employees' happiness and well-being with extensive benefits and perks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive community and diverse teams. We believe innovation thrives when everyone has a seat at the table and access to resources. Please inform your recruiting contact if you need accommodations.