Associate Category Manager (Winnipeg, MB)

Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDon in Winnipeg, MB is seeking an Associate Category Manager to apply category strategies, coordinate inventory flow, support marketing, and train sales teams. You will analyze product trends, negotiate with suppliers, maintain ERP data, and help shape pricing strategies while traveling to trade shows and supplier visits as needed.

This role requires manufacturing or agriculture experience, strong data analysis, and familiarity with JD Edwards; CPIM asset, and a collaborative, results-driven

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in manufacturing or agriculture environments.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to analyze data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory and product marketing strategies with suppliers to create opportunities.
• Analyze product and category trends, benchmark against competitors.
• Maintain ERP system (JD Edwards) by updating product information and listings.
• Participate in pricing strategy development and market analysis.
• Prepare reports for management and participate in operations strategy discussions.
• Negotiate with suppliers to improve competitive position.
• Monitor inventory levels across warehouses to meet demand and minimize stockouts.
• Collaborate with carriers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track Purchase Orders and ensure accurate forecasting and timely updates.
• Support Marketing with up-to-date product content.
• Assist sales by quoting opportunities and achieving KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Organization

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary education in Business / Supply Chain / Agriculture

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Associate Category Manager (Winnipeg, MB)

About Us

For over 75 years MacDon has been a world leader in technology, innovation, and manufacturing of high-performance harvesting equipment. Our harvesting history is rooted deep in the rich prairie heritage of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. MacDon products are distributed and supported worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Australia, Brazil, and Germany.

MacDon's relentless pursuit of improvement is driven by the desire to make harvesting easier and more productive for farmers. Working directly with producers and custom harvesters in the toughest real-world conditions; this relationship guides MacDon to pioneer industry-leading innovations like the FlexDraper®. MacDon has a worldwide reputation for excellence as The Harvesting Specialists and we are proud to make equipment that help producers harvest the crops that feed the world.

Job Summary

Associate Category Managers are responsible for applying category strategies to support sales initiatives, coordinate inventory flow, facilitate product sales training, maintain product attributes and participate in marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory and product marketing strategies with suppliers to create opportunities for Westward Parts.
• Analyze product and category trends, benchmarking against leading competitors.
• Maintain ERP system (JD Edwards) by updating product information, listing new products and ensuring that data is accurate.
• Participate in the development of pricing strategy. Perform market analysis and contrast Westward Parts price data against leading competitors.
• Prepare reports for management and participate in operations strategy and risk management discussions.
• Take part in negotiations with suppliers to advance Westward Part's competitive position.
• Analyze inventory levels across all warehouse locations to meet internal and external demand of product to minimize out of stock situations.
• Work closely with carriers and explore any intercompany cost saving opportunities.
• Monitor Purchase Order status to ensure orders are accurately forecasted and up to date.
• Coordinate the flow inventory, following established business processes and standardized tools to ensure efficiency.
• Support Marketing Department with up-to-date information and product content.
• Support sales by quoting on product opportunities, ensuring each product achieves KPIs.
• Contribute to the goals of the department by creating a positive work environment that includes respect for others, open communication and a commitment to teamwork. Participate in team meetings and contribute recommendations for improving workflow or creating efficiencies within the team.
• Other Responsibilities as delegated by the Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications

Education

Post-secondary education related to Business, Supply Chain Management, or Agriculture and/or professional designation such as CPIM is considered an asset.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or agriculture business environment.
• Related work experience in a supply chain-purchasing environment or product management.
• Demonstrated negotiation experience and strong negotiations skills sets (communication, assertiveness, results-oriented, persuasive).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data.
• JD Edwards experience is considered an asset.
• Good understanding of Quality Control, Inventory Management and Logistics.
• Willingness to travel to trade shows, supplier visits or Westward Part's offices and attend to work functions where and when they occur.