Chef - Gestionnaire de catégories / Category Management Manager - Proxim/ Uniprix

McKesson; Montreal; On-site; USD 77,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An impact-driven company is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to drive sales and profit growth through strategic category management. In this role, you will negotiate with suppliers, analyze market data, and collaborate across departments to optimize performance. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare while fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Join a team committed to improving health outcomes and enjoy a competitive rewards package in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Bonuses

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in category analysis and management.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating regional business agreements with suppliers.
• Analyzing weekly sales reports to enhance category performance.
• Developing marketing strategies for flyers and catalogs.

Skills

Category Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills (French and English)

Business Acumen

Strategic Planning

Education

College or University Degree in Relevant Discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

PowerBi

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview: The Category Manager, reporting to the Director of Marketing, will support the development and implementation of category strategies to drive sales and profit growth, aligned with the organization's objectives. This role involves managing category plans, analyzing market data, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating across departments to optimize category performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Negotiating regional business agreements with suppliers and managing promotional plans.
• Analyzing weekly sales reports and taking actions to enhance category performance.
• Developing and monitoring category strategies covering product mix, pricing, promotions, and branding.
• Updating category planograms to meet growth targets.
• Creating marketing strategies for flyers and catalogs.
• Ensuring profitability and margin optimization across wholesale and retail channels.
• Managing category budgets and retail pricing strategies.
• Staying informed of market trends and competitive activities to identify new opportunities.
• Providing expertise and support to stores and internal teams.
• Coordinating with departments to ensure product alignment and pricing consistency.
• Preparing monthly business updates for senior management.
• Analyzing market data to inform strategic decisions.
• Negotiating supplier participation in sales events.
• Communicating operational and strategic updates to stores.
• Responding promptly to stakeholder requests and resolving issues.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College or university degree in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in category analysis and management.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PowerBi.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and management.

Work Environment: The role requires supporting the marketing director and working with the category management team to develop strategies that promote growth. The position demands attention to detail, multitasking, and maintaining confidentiality. Proficiency in English is required for supporting clients outside Quebec and in the U.S.

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including base salary, bonuses, and benefits. The pay range for this position is $77,600 - $129,400, aligned with our pay philosophy and regulatory standards. For more information on benefits, click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: McKesson is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, or genetic information. For details, visit our EEO page.

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