Category Manager - Livestock & Farm Hardware

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Manager – Livestock and Farm Hardware on a temporary basis up to 16 months for our Consumer Products team. This hybrid role prefers candidates based in Saskatoon, SK, with options for remote work for Western Canada.

You will develop category strategies, manage assortments, lead pricing initiatives, and partner with procurement, marketing and field teams to drive growth, profitability and customer value across animal supplies, farm

Qualifications

• 6-9 years wholesale/retail experience.
• Degree in Agriculture, Business, SCM or Marketing.
• Proactive, results-driven leader with a strong sales focus.
• Leadership experience in wholesale/retail is an asset.
• Strong business acumen and data analytics with category mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies and marketing programs across animal supplies, livestock equipment, feed, farm hardware, engines and accessories.
• Analyze CRS and industry data to evaluate pricing, products and programs for competitiveness.
• Manage categories to achieve sales, margins, inventories, turns and service levels.
• Negotiate and source products, optimize pricing and identify market trends.

Skills

Category management

ERP systems

Data analytics

Sales focus

Leadership

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Degree in Business

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Marketing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Manager – Livestock and Farm Hardware on a temporary basis for up to 16 months on our Consumer Products team. This is a hybrid opportunity, with a preference for candidates based in Saskatoon, SK. Candidates located elsewhere in Western Canada may also be considered for remote work arrangements.

The Category Manager is responsible for developing category strategies, product assortments, programs, training, budgets, and marketing initiatives that ensure retail Co-ops offer competitive and customer-focused solutions while driving sales and profitability. Using market insights and CRS data, they identify growth opportunities, execute category plans, and achieve financial targets in support of Ag and Home business unit objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute category strategies and marketing programs that align with evolving consumer and market needs, driving growth across animal supplies, livestock equipment, feed, farm hardware, engines, equipment accessories, and manufactured feed portfolios.
• Analyze CRS and industry data to evaluate pricing, products, and programs, ensuring market competitiveness while developing and executing strategies that drive category growth and support department objectives and key performance indicators.
• Manage the categories to achieve targeted objectives of sales, margins, inventories, turns, and service levels.
• Negotiate and source products and programs, optimize pricing strategies, identify market trends, and provide effective stakeholder support to drive category performance and achieve business objectives.

Who You’ll Work With

Team: You will have 1 direct report, and will report into the Manager, B2C, Home and Building Solutions. This team strives to cultivate a culture of strong relationships, collaboration, and accountability, empowering team members to take ownership, drive profitable growth, find solutions, and proactively turn opportunities into results.

Collaborators: You will work closely with stakeholders and team members across Home and Building Solutions and Ag Solutions, as well as Procurement, Marketing, Logistics, local Co-ops and other cross functional teams.

Why It Matters

Our team helps to build Western Canadian communities by providing leadership to Co-op Home Centres that benefits local consumers and contractors.

Who You Are

• Have 6-9 years related experience in the wholesale/retail business
• Have a degree in Agriculture, Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or a related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• A proactive, results-driven leader with a strong sales focus and the ability to develop practical solutions that drive business growth and customer success.
• Proven leadership experience in the wholesale or retail industry is considered a strong asset.
• Have strong business acumen and experience with category management, ERP systems, and data analytics.

What We Offer

• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal background check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.